Accounts Payable Team Leader (3 MONTH FTC) - #1775262

Accounts Payable Team Leader (3 MONTH FTC) Role Overview:

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader looking for your next challenge in a dynamic, fast-paced finance environment? We're seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our finance team and take ownership of a key function within our growing organisation

As the AP Team Leader, you'll lead a dedicated team responsible for efficient, accurate invoice and payment processing, while driving process improvements and ensuring strong financial controls are in place. This is a high-impact role with significant visibility across the business - perfect for someone who thrives on responsibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Please note this is a 3 Month FTC

Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and motivate the AP team to ensure efficient and timely invoice and payment processing

Set strategic goals with senior finance leaders, and inspire the team to meet and exceed them

Train and develop team members, building a high-performing and engaged team culture

Support the team during the transition to the new accounts package

Lead on the implementation and documentation of a robust and effective AP process

Process & Systems Ownership Take full ownership of the Accounts Payable process, ensuring robust financial controls are applied

Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities

Become a subject matter expert in AP systems, including Navision and OCR tools, and collaborate with IT to resolve issues quickly

Maintain up-to-date process documentation and secure necessary approvals for changes from the CFO and GFC

Manage permissions and authorization levels in HSBCnet, ensuring appropriate access and control

Invoice & Payment Management Ensure accurate posting of invoices across all group companies, with correct approvals and account codes

Lead weekly payment runs, review for accuracy, and oversee uploads to online banking platforms

Maintain supplier ledger health and proactively resolve queries or issues, including supplier engagement where needed

Ensure all month-end deadlines are met and lead the AP team through a structured close process

Banking, Reconciliations & Expenses Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate completion

Oversee bank journal postings and vendor account reconciliations

Manage company prepaid and credit card systems, ensuring compliance with expense policies and timely submission of claims

Other Key Responsibilities Support VAT, CIS, and intercompany reconciliations and returns

Assist with external audit queries and ad hoc reporting/analysis

Maintain records of company bank accounts and signatories

Contribute to the successful implementation of a new PO system and Business Central launch

Participate in team meetings and collaborate across departments to ensure smooth financial operations

What We're Looking For: Essential

Proven experience in leading an Accounts Payable function

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Desirable

Experience with AP technology tools (OCR, PO systems)

Familiarity with Microsoft Navision (NAV) or Business Central

Team management experience in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of Yardi system (Desirable)

Benefits: 25 days holiday entitlement (pro rata for part-time colleagues)

Have your birthday off!

8% pension (7.5% employer / 0.5% employee) contribution

SmartTech - get the latest technology and spread the payments over time with no interest or upfront payments

Access to Reward Gateway and enjoy discounts with a number of leading retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Service Award Scheme (one day per year up to 5 years' service)

Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits



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