Accounts Payable Team Lead

Temporary Accounts Payable Team Leader, (3-6 Months Temporary), Stevenage
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for process improvement and team leadership? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to take the reins of our Accounts Payable function. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced organisation and play a key role in ensuring operational excellence across the purchase-to-pay cycle.
About the RoleAs Accounts Payable Team Leader, you'll be responsible for managing a small team of Accounts Payable Officers, overseeing the end-to-end invoice processing and supplier payments. You'll act as the system lead for our purchasing and ledger platforms, work closely with IT and external providers, and contribute to the wider finance team's performance goals.You'll ensure financial procedures are up-to-date, payments are made accurately and on time, and that internal controls are met. This role also involves producing insightful reports, supporting year-end and budgeting processes, and assisting with audit and data compliance requests.
What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, mentoring, and motivating a team of two Accounts Payable Officers
• Managing the purchase ledger and ordering systems to ensure smooth operation
• Processing supplier invoices and payments in a timely and accurate manner
• Performing account reconciliations and preparing reports for financial planning
• Maintaining and improving procedural documentation and internal controls
• Collaborating with IT and software vendors to optimise system functionality
• Providing training and support to finance system users across the organisation
• Assisting with audits, statutory reporting, and compliance-related data requests

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in an Accounts Payable role, including supervising a small team
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Solid understanding of financial systems, controls, and reconciliation processes
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• An AAT qualification or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

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