Accounts Payable Manager
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN3 6AB |
| Company: | Lords Group Trading Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 56 |
Summary
Job Advert
Accounts Payable Manager - Carboclass Ltd
Northampton (4 days office / 1 day WFH)
Own the ledger. Protect the cashflow. Set the standard. Build your future with Lords.
In a complex, multi-site merchanting operation, the Purchase Ledger underpins financial control, supplier trust and cashflow
accuracy. This leadership role gives you full ownership of the function — developing the team, delivering controlled and on-time
payments, and embedding a right-first-time culture across a high-volume, multi-brand environment.
Based at Carboclass in Northampton and supporting Lords Builders Merchants, George Lines, Advance Roofing and Hevey Building
Supplies, you’ll play a central role in month-end delivery, cashflow visibility and continuous process improvement.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading, coaching and developing an experienced AP team, including apprentices
* Taking full ownership of the ledger — keeping it accurate, clean and fully reconciled
* Delivering controlled, on-time payment runs in line with Group policy
* Driving a strong financial control environment
* Supporting month-end close, accruals and reporting
* Providing clear visibility of liabilities to support cashflow forecasting
* Acting as the key escalation point for supplier and internal queries
* Working closely with branches, procurement and finance to keep the operation moving
* Identifying and implementing process improvements, automation and system enhancements
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience leading a high-volume Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger function
* A strong people leader who builds engaged, high-performing teams
* A deep understanding of payment processes, controls and governance
* Experience in a multi-site environment
* Someone who brings pace, structure and continuous improvement
* A confident communicator who can build relationships across the business and lead through change
Why this role matters
This isn’t just about invoices and payment runs.
You will:
* Protect financial control and compliance
* Deliver audit-ready, reliable processes
* Provide real cashflow insight to Finance
* Support a complex, people-heavy operational business
* Have a key leadership role in a growing, acquisitive Group
* Get the opportunity to shape processes and drive improvement
* Be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth culture
When this function runs well, the whole business runs better.
Location: Moulton Park, Northampton
Hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, one day per week at home
Competitive Salary Offered
We’re investing in our systems, our people and the way we work. If you want to lead a function, make a visible impact and be part
of a finance team that genuinely adds value — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us set the standard.
Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for
everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be
forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords
family.
Accounts Payable Manager - Carboclass Ltd
Northampton (4 days office / 1 day WFH)
Own the ledger. Protect the cashflow. Set the standard. Build your future with Lords.
In a complex, multi-site merchanting operation, the Purchase Ledger underpins financial control, supplier trust and cashflow
accuracy. This leadership role gives you full ownership of the function — developing the team, delivering controlled and on-time
payments, and embedding a right-first-time culture across a high-volume, multi-brand environment.
Based at Carboclass in Northampton and supporting Lords Builders Merchants, George Lines, Advance Roofing and Hevey Building
Supplies, you’ll play a central role in month-end delivery, cashflow visibility and continuous process improvement.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading, coaching and developing an experienced AP team, including apprentices
* Taking full ownership of the ledger — keeping it accurate, clean and fully reconciled
* Delivering controlled, on-time payment runs in line with Group policy
* Driving a strong financial control environment
* Supporting month-end close, accruals and reporting
* Providing clear visibility of liabilities to support cashflow forecasting
* Acting as the key escalation point for supplier and internal queries
* Working closely with branches, procurement and finance to keep the operation moving
* Identifying and implementing process improvements, automation and system enhancements
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience leading a high-volume Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger function
* A strong people leader who builds engaged, high-performing teams
* A deep understanding of payment processes, controls and governance
* Experience in a multi-site environment
* Someone who brings pace, structure and continuous improvement
* A confident communicator who can build relationships across the business and lead through change
Why this role matters
This isn’t just about invoices and payment runs.
You will:
* Protect financial control and compliance
* Deliver audit-ready, reliable processes
* Provide real cashflow insight to Finance
* Support a complex, people-heavy operational business
* Have a key leadership role in a growing, acquisitive Group
* Get the opportunity to shape processes and drive improvement
* Be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth culture
When this function runs well, the whole business runs better.
Location: Moulton Park, Northampton
Hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, one day per week at home
Competitive Salary Offered
We’re investing in our systems, our people and the way we work. If you want to lead a function, make a visible impact and be part
of a finance team that genuinely adds value — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us set the standard.
Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for
everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be
forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords
family.