Job Summary
As a seasoned Accounts Payable Team Lead, you will be responsible for driving process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in invoice processing and payment activities. You will oversee the review and authorization of invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial standards.
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of vendor management and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), maintaining effective relationships to resolve queries and disputes promptly. Deliver clear and insightful reports on key accounts payable metrics, payment cycles, and outstanding balances for senior management.
The role requires a collaborative mindset, working closely with finance, procurement, and other departments to optimize workflows and resolve operational challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
• Motivate, guide, and develop the Accounts Payable Specialists, creating a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in invoice processing and payment activities.
• Oversee the review and authorisation of invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial standards.
• Build strong knowledge of vendor management and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), maintaining effective relationships to resolve queries and disputes promptly.
• Deliver clear and insightful reports on key accounts payable metrics, payment cycles, and outstanding balances for senior management.
• Uphold strict compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and internal control frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with finance, procurement, and other departments to optimise workflows and resolve operational challenges.
Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in Accounts Payable within a large or enterprise-level environment.
• Full driving licence and access to personal transport, as the office is not served by public transport.
• Demonstrated success in leading and motivating teams to achieve high performance and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial transactions, with the ability to spot and resolve discrepancies.
• Skilled in analysing financial data, trends, and processes to support decision-making and improve practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues and vendors.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• An inclusive and supportive working environment.