We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Team Leader – Accounts Payable to join our busy finance team.
In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) operations across seven trading entities. You’ll lead a small, dedicated team to ensure invoices, payments, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time — while also supporting payroll activities and stepping up for the Finance Transactional Team Leader when needed.
It’s a great opportunity for someone with strong AP/AR experience who’s ready to take on more responsibility, develop leadership skills, and make a real impact on process efficiency and service delivery.
What You’ll Do
Team Leadership
1. Supervise, motivate, and develop a team of four Accounts Payable / Sales Ledger Administrators.
2. Manage daily workloads and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
3. Support coaching, training, and performance development across the team.
Accounts Payable
4. Oversee invoice and expense processing, ensuring compliance with company policies.
5. Manage supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
6. Maintain accurate supplier master data and resolve queries promptly.
Accounts Receivable
7. Oversee contract and sales invoicing, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
8. Support credit control processes and maintain customer data.
Payroll & Transactional Support
9. Assist with payroll-related activities during staff absences.
10. Support month-end and year-end processes, including accruals and reporting.
11. Collaborate with other finance teams on wider transactional activities.
Continuous Improvement & Leadership Support
12. Deputise for the Finance Transactional Team Leader when required.
13. Identify process improvements to streamline AP/AR operations.
14. Promote accuracy, accountability, and collaboration within the team.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
15. Experience in Accounts Payable / Receivable or a similar finance supervisory role.
16. Strong knowledge of end-to-end AP/AR processes and internal controls.
17. Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.
18. Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
19. Strong communicator who can build relationships across teams and with suppliers.
Desirable
20. Experience supporting payroll activities.
21. AAT qualified or working towards.
22. Background in a shared service or multi-entity environment.
Key Strengths
23. Leadership & People Development
24. Accuracy & Attention to Detail
25. Process Improvement & Efficiency
26. Communication & Teamwork
27. Problem Solving & Initiative
28. Customer Service Focus
If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career and thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment — we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat about the role.