Job Description
Accounts Payable Team Leader / Supervisor
Salary £35,000 - £37,000Location: Near BasildonHybrid working
Hours: Please note: this role requires flexibility during month-end periods, where overtime may be required (typically up to 6pm). Standard working hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Important: Due to the location of our client, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Overview
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a financial services company, based near Basildon, who provide global business services. Working as part of the corporate support function you responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service to customers. The role will involve Accounts Payable responsibilities - experience with AP therefore essential; however the role will be split between finance and administrative support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Managing team workloads across accounting, risk management, and administrative activities, ensuring deadlines, accuracy, and control standards are consistently met.
* Overseeing accounts payable processes, including final review and approval prior to
* Supporting trade risk activities, including credit line application reviews, trade insurance applications, and related reporting.
* Ensuring effective administration of the Sage accounting system
* Leading, developing, and supporting team members to build capability across all areas of the team's remit
* Maintaining and improving processes to strengthen efficiency, controls, and compliance
* Liaising with stakeholders across finance, logistics, and front office functions to ensure coordinated and effective operations.
* Providing clear and timely reporting to management on performance, risks, and
* Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes.
The role holder will be capable and willing to
* Communicating effectively with line management, team members, shareholders, and others in the business
* Autonomously managing own personal workload and taking on responsibilities within the department.
* Planning, prioritising, and distributing work within the team to ensure deadlines and service levels are met.
* Taking ownership of team performance, accuracy, and service quality.
* Showing flexibility while working under pressure towards multiple deadlines
* Supporting training and development activities to enhance team capability and knowledge
* Use initiative to identify issues and implement solutions.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
* Accounting qualification AAT Level 2 preferred;or equiv
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
* Experience with SAP or Sage accounting software is desirable
* Previous experience in a leadership role is essential
* Strong administrative and communication skills
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
* Problem-solving: methodical, logical, and objective.
* Strong organisation and time management.
* Effective verbal and written communication.
* High attention to detail.
* Leadership and team motivation.
* Proactive and self-motivated approach.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
* Delegation: trust in the team, appropriate distribution of responsibilities, and empowerment of others to contribute effectively.
Superb Benefits
* Income Protection insurance (75% of salary paid for you to 3 years. (after 6 months service)
* Life insurance - 4 times salary from day 1.
* BUPA health care (after passing probationary)
* Dental Insurance
* Company sick pay - 5 days in probationary period/ 4 weeks after passing
* Hybrid working after passing probationary. 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office.
* Personal leave - 12 hour per holiday year. After passing probationary period.
* Pension _ 5% employer. 4% employee (can opt in for salary sacrifice scheme)
* Holiday - 30 days including Bank holiday (need to work Bank holidays)
* 3 additional days holiday around your wedding.
* Snacks and fruit and Hot and cold drinks available in the office
* 3 months full pay maternity leave
* 2 weeks full pay parental leave