Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Coventry (Office Based) Salary: Competitive + Benefits

An established and growing organisation within the construction and infrastructure sector is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join its finance team in Coventry. This is a hands-on management role responsible for overseeing a busy purchase ledger and subcontractor payment function, ensuring accuracy, compliance and strong financial control across the business.

Working closely with finance, commercial and operational teams, you will take ownership of supplier and subcontractor payments, CIS compliance, month-end processes and the ongoing development of accounts payable procedures and controls. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, leading a team and operating within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger and subcontractor payment function.
• Lead, support and develop a small accounts payable team.
• Oversee the processing of supplier invoices, credit notes and payment requests.
• Manage supplier payment runs and creditor reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with CIS legislation and VAT Domestic Reverse Charge requirements.
• Review subcontractor applications, payment certificates and deduction calculations.
• Prepare and oversee monthly CIS returns.
• Support month-end close activities, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and approval processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows and efficiencies.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and subcontractors.

About You

I am keen to speak with candidates who have experience in an Accounts Payable Manager, Purchase Ledger Manager or similar supervisory finance role, ideally gained within construction, civil engineering, manufacturing or a project-led environment.

You will also possess:

• Strong knowledge of CIS regulations and subcontractor accounting.

• Experience with VAT Domestic Reverse Charge requirements.
• Proven experience managing high-volume invoice processing and payment runs.
• Strong reconciliation and month-end skills.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP or integrated finance systems.
• Experience of COINS ERP would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to join a successful and growing business.

A varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy.

Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Office-based position with strong career development prospects.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are an experienced accounts payable professional looking for your next challenge and have a strong understanding of subcontractor accounting, CIS and finance operations, I would very much welcome a conversation with you.