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Accounts Payable Lead

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Contract: Full-Time

The Opportunity

Butler Rose is recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to join a growing finance team on a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract in Barrow-in-Furness.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with strong purchase ledger and team leadership experience who enjoys improving processes, driving financial controls, and leading high-performing teams. You'll play a pivotal role in overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, maximising the benefits of AP automation technology, and ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant financial operations.

The Role

Working closely with the Finance Director and wider finance team, you'll lead the Accounts Payable function while driving continuous improvements across purchase-to-pay processes, financial systems, and internal controls.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery.Oversee the end-to-end purchase ledger process, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.Manage supplier reconciliations, GRIR reviews, and aged creditor reporting to support accurate month-end and year-end reporting.Drive improvements in AP automation systems, helping maximise efficiency and standardise processes across the business.Monitor key performance indicators and develop reporting that supports continuous improvement.Ensure supplier onboarding, VAT processes, and regulatory reporting are completed accurately and in line with compliance requirements.Work closely with Treasury to coordinate payment runs, clearing accounts, and segregation of duties.Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to strengthen purchase-to-pay controls and improve operational efficiency.Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, implementing preventative improvements where appropriate.Act as a key contact for internal and external audits, supporting audit requests and ensuring strong financial governance.Produce payment practice reporting and provide analytical support across the wider finance function.About You

You'll be a commercially minded finance professional with excellent leadership skills and a passion for improving financial processes.

Essential Skills & ExperienceSignificant experience leading an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger function.Proven experience managing and developing finance teams.Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and purchase-to-pay processes.Experience driving process improvements and implementing operational efficiencies.Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across multiple business functions.Desirable ExperienceQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).Experience using Medius or a similar Accounts Payable automation system.Knowledge of SAP ERP, BW, or BPC would be advantageous.Experience within engineering, manufacturing, energy, or other complex operational environments would be beneficial.Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where you'll have genuine influence over process improvement, financial governance, and operational performance. You'll play a key role in shaping an efficient and modern Accounts Payable function while working alongside experienced finance professionals in a commercially focused environment.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Buyer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Contract: Full-Time | 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract

The Opportunity

Butler Rose is recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a busy Supply Chain team on a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract in Barrow-in-Furness.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional with strong SAP experience who enjoys building supplier relationships, supporting operational teams, and driving improvements across the purchasing function. You'll play a key role in ensuring goods and services are sourced efficiently, purchase orders are managed effectively, and suppliers deliver against agreed quality and timescales.

The Role

Working closely with operational stakeholders, logistics teams, and suppliers, you'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process while helping to improve procurement performance and identify cost-saving opportunities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, from raising orders through to delivery and completion.Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing a responsive and customer-focused procurement service.Work with suppliers to ensure goods and services are delivered on time and meet quality expectations.Track purchase orders and proactively resolve delivery or supplier issues.Support sourcing activities, contract implementation, and supplier performance management.Identify opportunities to reduce costs through negotiations, contract renewals, and improved purchasing practices.Promote the use of preferred suppliers and catalogue purchasing to improve procurement compliance.Review business requirements and provide commercial recommendations to support purchasing decisions.Work closely with logistics and materials teams to help coordinate supply requirements across operational activities.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement processes and operational efficiency.

About You

You'll be an organised and commercially aware Buyer with excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience working as a Buyer using SAP.Strong understanding of purchasing, sourcing, and supplier management processes.Experience supporting contract activities, including supplier performance and contract administration.Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong commercial awareness with a customer-focused approach.Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable

Degree qualified or equivalent experience.Experience within engineering, manufacturing, energy, or other industrial sectors would be advantageous.Exposure to logistics or materials coordination would be beneficial.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative supply chain team where you'll have real influence on procurement performance and supplier relationships. You'll gain exposure to complex operational purchasing activities, work alongside experienced professionals, and play a key role in delivering value, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the business.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Cost Controller

Location: Barrow In Furness

Contract: Full-Time | 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract

The Opportunity

Butler Rose is recruiting for a Cost Controller to join a growing operational finance team on a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract in Barrow-in-Furness.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in finance, commercial administration, or cost control who wants to develop their career within a fast-paced engineering or industrial environment. Working alongside an experienced Senior Cost Controller, you'll help deliver accurate financial reporting, support commercial governance, and ensure operational spend is effectively managed.

The Role

You'll work closely with finance, engineering, and operational teams to provide accurate cost reporting, maintain financial controls, and support procurement activities across a range of operational projects.

Key Responsibilities

Produce cost reports and monitor designated areas of expenditure against approved budgets.Support the preparation of monthly accruals and operating expenditure forecasts.Maintain detailed cost trackers and assist with month-end reporting activities.Extract and analyse SAP data, including Value of Work Done (VOWD), to provide meaningful financial insights.Assist with variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and cost baselines.Review contractor costs and highlight potential risks, inefficiencies, or overspend.Monitor timewriting and follow up on outstanding or missing timesheet submissions.Support procure-to-pay processes by raising purchase requisitions and maintaining purchase orders.Ensure purchase orders are correctly coded, accurately maintained, and closed promptly once completed.Process service entries within SAP for invoices and proforma payments.Review change requests to ensure appropriate approvals are in place before work begins.Help identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, including reviewing equipment and rental expenditure.Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support financial governance.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, analytical, and keen to build on their experience within cost control and commercial finance.

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience using SAP.Strong Microsoft Excel skills.Good numerical and analytical abilities.Excellent attention to detail.Ability to work collaboratively with finance and operational teams.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience within Finance, Cost Control, or Commercial Administration.Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and procure-to-pay processes.Experience within engineering, manufacturing, energy, or other operational industries would be beneficial.HNC in Business Management or a related qualification is desirable.

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience in a commercially focused finance environment while working alongside experienced professionals on high-value operational activities. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your SAP, cost control, and commercial finance skills while making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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