Accounts Payable Manager

Ever wondered what really keeps a business moving behind the scenes? We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to join our Finance team at our Support Centre in Lincoln — someone who’s naturally curious, loves asking “how could this work better?”, and enjoys uncovering smarter ways to make things happen.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, exploring how to keep processes accurate, efficient, and running seamlessly. What could stronger payment governance look like? How can reconciliations become more streamlined? Where are the opportunities to improve supplier onboarding, period-end close, audit readiness, and the overall control environment? These are the kinds of questions you’ll help answer every day.

You’ll also play a key role in identifying risks before they become issues, navigating escalations with confidence, and finding ways to reduce outstanding balances while improving performance across the function.

And because great ideas rarely happen in isolation, you’ll lead and develop a busy Accounts Payable team, creating space for coaching, collaboration, and continuous learning. Working closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and finance and technology teams, you’ll challenge existing ways of working, uncover opportunities for improvement, and help shape processes and systems that are ready to grow and evolve with the business.

You’re someone who’s naturally curious about how things work — and even more interested in how they could work better. With experience in Accounts Payable, finance operations, or a senior finance role, you bring a strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and systems, alongside the confidence to lead and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

You enjoy solving problems, building strong relationships, and finding smarter ways of working. Organised, proactive, and self-motivated, you’re comfortable managing competing priorities, investigating issues, and driving continuous improvement. You’ll also bring strong communication skills, confidence using Microsoft 365 applications, and an appreciation for Lincolnshire Co-op’s values and co-operative approach. 

From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we’re a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.

We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more!