Accounts Payable Team Leader (Temporary)
Location: HQ, Chippenham (Hybrid working). Duration: 6 months. Salary: circa £40,000–£45,000 p.a.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Leadership & Management – lead and supervise day‑to‑day activities, balance workloads, conduct 1:1s, reviews and appraisals, provide coaching, act as escalation point, foster a positive, collaborative culture.
* Operational Oversight – monitor SLAs & KPIs, manage open items across ledgers, oversee matching & clearance of Direct Debits and Faster Payments, maintain BT vendor oversight, support daily close and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
* Financial Control & Accuracy – investigate and resolve discrepancies with the GL team, keep ledgers accurate and clean, support readiness for SAP migration by improving data quality and controls.
* SAP Transition & Change – support the Finance Manager in leading the team through SAP implementation, embed new processes and ways of working, encourage team engagement during transition.
* Analysis & Reporting – support reporting and analysis requirements, provide insights to improve team performance and financial processes.
Qualifications
* Essential – Strong background in transactional finance; experience supervising or managing a team; understanding of reconciliations, controls and ledger management; ability to manage workload, deadlines and competing priorities; strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Desirable – Experience with SAP (preferred but not essential); experience supporting system or process change; personal attributes: positive, proactive, solution‑oriented; strong people manager with ability to handle difficult situations; resilient and adaptable in changing environments; collaborative and supportive team player.
Benefits
* 26 days off a year + bank holidays (prorated for contract length)
* Health cash plan covering everyday medical expenses
* Free onsite bi‑weekly yoga
* Free onsite massage with a qualified therapist
* Personal pension plan (group), bonus scheme
* Recognition through Partners in Excellence programme
Employment Requirements
You must have the right to remain and work in the UK; you must disclose any previous convictions or cautions, including spent ones. Holman does not provide visa sponsorship for advertised positions.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Holman UK is an equal opportunity workplace. We encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, sexual orientations, parents, people living with disabilities, and other groups that can bring diverse perspectives. EEO statement: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type.
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