Accounts Payable Team Leader

Accounts Payable Team Lead

Location: Office-based (LE4 1AU)Start: ASAPSalary: £45,000 per annumType: Permanent

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm

About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to manage a small, dynamic team, ensuring all supplier invoices, statement reconciliations, and reporting are completed promptly and accurately. The role involves not only managing day-to-day operations but also implementing process improvements and supporting the development of the team. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance, handling supplier queries, and working cross-functionally with the buying and stock teams to resolve issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee timely processing of supplier invoices, including resolving discrepancies and ensuring payments are processed accurately.

• Act as the main escalation point for supplier issues.

• Review monthly supplier reconciliations and ensure they cover all stock and top non-stock suppliers.

• Approve invoices with variances, ensuring appropriate actions have been taken prior to posting.

• Support the team in responding to supplier queries efficiently and effectively.

• Work closely with the buying and stock teams to resolve price and quantity-related queries, including returns and credit adjustments.

• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings to mentor and develop the team to maximize their potential.

• Assist with cash flow forecasts and payment runs, providing accurate data to the Head of Financial Reporting.

• Implement best practices to drive process improvement.

Skills & Attributes:

• Must have proven experience managing a small team.

• Experience in Accounts Payable and credit control.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• Excellent Excel skills.

• Experience with D365 Finance and Operations is a plus.

• Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to support and implement process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role with team leadership responsibility.

• AAT qualification or working towards a financial qualification is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £45,000.

• Permanent, full-time role with immediate start.

If you have the required experience and are ready to take on a leadership role in an exciting and growing business, apply now!

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