Accounts Payable Team Lead

Why Apply for this?

• Hybrid Working – 1-2 days WFH a week
• Bonus scheme – Up to £300 per month
• Annual leave starting at 31 days and increasing over service to 35 days
• 35.5-hour week

About the Company

Due to continued growth and process development, the business is seeking to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to support and enhance the purchase ledger function.

About the Job

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Accounts Payable function and executing the following duties:

• Supervise and support the Accounts Payable team, managing workloads and staffing levels
• Match supplier invoices to Goods Received Notes (GRNs) or purchase orders, verifying quantities and pricing
• Post invoices across multiple entities and currencies
• Manage the month-end purchase ledger close processes and reporting
• Produce monthly reports including KPIs, GRNI, and aged creditors
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Process supplier payments, including part-payments and deposits via BACS, in line with agreed terms
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and maintain relationships
• Govern the new supplier setup and maintenance of the supplier master data
• Provide insight on creditor balances and spend against budget
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to support workflows, cost analysis, and reporting
• Support system and process improvements within Accounts Payable

Your Skills & Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger function
• Experience processing high-volume invoices and supplier payments
• Strong reconciliation and month-end experience
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to work to monthly deadlines in a busy environment

Desirable:

• Experience processing foreign-currency or inventory-related invoices
• Experience using Sage or similar ERP/accounting systems

For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career, get in touch with Ollie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.

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