Accounts Payable Team Leader

The Accounts Payable Team Leader oversees the Accounts Payable team, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and promptly while maintaining strong supplier and internal relationships. The role also involves managing two direct reports, identifying and implementing process improvements, supporting technology integration, and ensuring compliance with accounting and legal standards.

Client Details

The company is a large organisation in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry, with a robust presence in Gloucester and around the UK. It prides itself on delivering superior products and services to its clients, and providing an encouraging environment for its employees to flourish.

Description

• Provide essential data for operational accounting
• Supervise and mentor Accounts Assistants
• Process invoices and credits promptly and accurately
• Approve invoices without purchase orders
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Match supplier statements with AP Ledger and GRNI
• Execute weekly multi-currency payment runs
• Demonstrate exemplary behaviour
• Ensure high service standards and customer satisfaction
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Assist with new technology integration
• Represent Accounts Payable in review meetings
• Participate in Accounts Payable hiring
• Adhere to Group accounting procedures
• Complete month-end tasks accurately and on schedule
• Comply with legal, audit, and internal control requirements

Profile

The successful applicant for the Accounts Payable Team Leader role will have significant experience in accounts payable or general accounting, demonstrating proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office applications. They will possess strong analytical skills, excellent organisational abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of the 'purchase to pay' process. Additionally, they will have proven experience in managing and developing team members, fostering a positive and professional work environment, and identifying opportunities for process improvements and technology integration. Prior experience with SAP and working within a Shared Service Centre environment is desirable.

Job Offer

• An attractive hourly rate
• A temporary role with the potential for permanent placement.
• A positive and engaging company culture within the Industrial / Manufacturing industry.
• Hybrid working

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and explore this fantastic opportunity to develop their career within a highly respected organisation.