As a P2P Team Leader you will lead a team of P2P Analysts driving the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments across the team. You will play a key role in delivering the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable function.
Culina Group is a market‑leading ambient and chilled food and drink third‑party logistics specialist. We provide warehouse and distribution alongside fresh, food manufacturing, co‑packing and bonded divisions, working in partnership with some of the biggest household names in the food and drink sector.
Responsibilities
* Delegate tasks appropriately to ensure that your team processes high volumes of supplier invoices in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
* Review and approve (or reject) payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, cheques)
* Support internal and external audits by overseeing the provision of necessary documentation
* Ensure compliance with VAT and other relevant financial regulations
* Regularly review team progress via reporting and KPI's, identifying and praising superstars whilst supporting those not quite hitting the mark
* Give feedback (positive and negative) in a constructive manner to direct reports. Clearly and accurately delegate instructions within your team
* Demonstrate confidence when robustly engaging with seniors, third parties and suppliers
* Be able to defend a position in a discussion or debate
* Manage any internal or external escalations in a timely and professional manner, ensuring clear and concise communication is always maintained
* Demonstrate flexibility in transitioning between sub‑teams as needed
* Be able to coach less experienced members of the team through challenging or non‑standard business scenarios
* Verify and validate the effectiveness of proposed process improvement solutions by other team members
* Plan and lead the implementation of solutions as and when required
* Present corrective actions or solutions as a business case to seniors and non‑AR colleagues
* Perform quality checks on corrective actions taken by analysts
What we expect from you
* Good knowledge of Excel and the ability to perform advanced data analysis (Pivot, Filter, CONCAT, IF, VLOOKUP, graphs)
* Good knowledge of Outlook and Word, and ability to produce advanced PowerPoint presentations
* High working knowledge of SAP (ECC6 or S/4) and VIM, or an equivalent ERP system
* Good knowledge of payment methods and terms, and their impact on suppliers and company cashflow
* Good knowledge of tax reporting, the need for accuracy and its impact on Culina's position with HMRC
Benefits
* Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days + 8 bank holidays
* Company bonus scheme based on performance
* Private medical cover provided by Bupa
* Pension scheme with 5% employee and 8% employer contribution
* Life assurance of four times your annual salary
* Wellness support via the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling and legal information)
* Eye care vouchers offering substantial savings on free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
* Reward & recognition programmes (Employee of the Month/Year, long‑service awards)
* Access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum plus additional benefits
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