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Accounts Payable Team Leader – Contract Role
Location: Gloucestershire
Contract: 9 months (with strong potential for extension or permanent opportunity)
Rate: £20 per hour (PAYE)
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional with a strong background in UK finance operations? Do you have a passion for leading, mentoring, and developing teams? This is your chance to join a well-established organisation on a 9-month contract, with genuine prospects for extension or a permanent role.
We’re looking for someone who’s not only detail-oriented and highly organised but also confident taking the lead, improving processes, and driving results within a dynamic team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and mentor a small team of Accounts Assistants.
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Support team development and progression, encouraging learning and ownership.
- Act as the go-to person for operational queries within AP and related functions.
Accounts Payable Operations
- Manage the end-to-end UK Accounts Payable process, ensuring accurate and timely invoice/credit processing.
- Oversee supplier statement reconciliations, AP Ledger management, and GRNI clearing.
- Coordinate weekly payment runs across multiple currencies, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
- Liaise effectively with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries and build strong relationships.
- Ensure adherence to legal, audit, and internal control requirements.
Operational & Financial Support
- Provide financial data to support operational accounting and margin analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal and Group-level accounting procedures.
- Support audit processes and month-end closing activities.
Process Improvement & Tech Integration
- Lead initiatives to streamline processes and improve system efficiency.
- Collaborate with finance leadership on automation and tech enhancements.
- Drive regular review meetings with Financial Controllers and Directors.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Proven UK experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting roles.
- Prior leadership, team management, or mentoring experience.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP experience desirable).
- Confident with Excel, data analysis, and reporting.
- Knowledge of purchase-to-pay and end-to-end AP lifecycle.
- Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and accuracy.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Desirable:
- Experience in Shared Service Centre or fast-paced finance environments.
- Exposure to process automation or finance technology integration.
- AAT or similar accounting qualification.
