About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to take ownership of our AP function, lead a high-performing team, and continuously improve processes and controls to support a growing business.
This is a hands-on management role where you’ll balance day-to-day operational excellence with driving efficiencies, strengthening controls, and delivering an outstanding service to internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team, creating a positive, safe and high-performing working environment
Set clear priorities and manage workloads in line with SLAs
Implement, monitor and review KPIs to drive performance and reduce risk
Promote a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture, leading by example
Accounts Payable Operations
Oversee end-to-end AP processes, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time
Manage supplier accounts, statement reconciliations and query resolution
Oversee employee credit card processing, maximising VAT recovery
Maintain AP ledgers, minimising debit balances, blocked invoices and reconciling to the general ledger
Manage payment runs and prepare weekly cash payment forecasts
Own creditor and GRNI balance sheet reconciliations
Act as the main point of contact for external auditors for the AP function
Maintain and improve SOPs and documentation
Continuous Improvement & Controls
Identify, implement and embed process improvements
Ensure robust controls and compliance across all AP activities
Establish clear, meaningful KPI reporting and root cause analysis
Stakeholder Management
* Build strong relationships with Procurement and wider stakeholders
* Ensure excellent customer service and delivery against agreed SLAs
Experience
* Minimum 5 years’ Accounts Payable experience
* At least 2 years’ experience leading or supervising an AP team
* Strong understanding of AP processes and their impact on financial control
* Experience documenting and improving processes in a growing business
* Exposure to multiple ledgers desirable
Skills & Knowledge
* Strong people leadership and communication skills
* Confident working with KPIs, deadlines and change
* Excellent Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP preferred)
* Highly organised, proactive and resilient
Behaviours
* Professional, dependable and solution-focused
* Comfortable working under pressure and making decisions
* Adaptable, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement
Our Values
* Ownership – We take responsibility and are not afraid to try new things
* Trust – We are open, transparent and respectful
* Care – We support each other and do the right thing
* Beyond – We go above and beyond, taking pride in our work
Interested?
If you’re a driven Accounts Payable leader looking to make a real impact within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you