Accounts Payable Team Lead Opportunity
Our company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our expanding team. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to advance into a leadership role with flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support the Accounts Payable team by assigning workloads, conducting regular meetings, and delivering training and guidance to ensure smooth operations.
* Support month-end closing processes by preparing necessary accruals and ensuring timely completion.
* Act as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and manage escalations effectively.
* Contribute to preparation and submission of bi-monthly VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Reconcile supplier statements at end of each accounting period and promptly address any discrepancies.
* Manage full invoice processing cycle, including receipt verification, matching invoices to POs, and accurately posting supplier invoices to accounting system.
* Prepare and execute weekly supplier payment runs, ensuring payments comply with agreed credit terms.
Requirements:
* Solid understanding of Accounts Payable functions and fundamental accounting principles.
* Proven experience working within Accounts Payable roles, preferably with exposure to PO systems.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze large datasets.
* Highly organized with effective time management skills to meet deadlines independently.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage professionally with team members, colleagues, and suppliers.
* Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision while handling multiple priorities.