Accounts Payable Lead - #1705974

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We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to oversee the Accounts Payable function for a major business unit. This is a high-impact role where you will manage supplier relationships, ensure compliance with KPIs and SLAs, and drive continuous improvement within the Accounts Payable process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage approximately £1.5 billion worth of payments and 165,000 invoices annually.
• Oversee £500 million worth of exceptions and 5,000 invoices per year.
• Act as the key liaison between the business and external service providers, ensuring effective relationship management.
• Lead stakeholder management for finance, procurement, suppliers, and service providers.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Handle Accounts Payable exceptions and query management, providing support and solutions to stakeholders.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and service quality.
• Provide training, create process documentation, and share best practices within the team.
• Ensure compliance with European Payment Term laws and local VAT & Tax regulations.

Key Criteria:

• Extensive experience in Accounts Payable, ideally within a fast-paced, multinational organization.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP and transaction-level processing.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering with a BPO.
• Understanding of European VAT and Tax laws.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and build strong working relationships.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience in training others and creating process documentation.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus scheme.
• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts on a range of products and services.
• Free secure parking.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to an on-site staff shop.

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