A leading organisation is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join their forward-thinking Finance Operations Centre based in Salford Quays. This is a unique opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in a supportive and collaborative finance environment that values both individual contribution and teamwork. The company offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, empowering you to balance your professional and personal commitments with ease. You will be entrusted with managing a dedicated team of Finance Assistants, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery for internal and external customers. If you are passionate about nurturing talent, driving process excellence, and making a meaningful impact within a respected organisation, this role provides the perfect platform for your next career step.
As an Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will play an integral role in shaping the success of the Finance Operations Cemtre. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve guiding your team through busy periods with empathy and clarity while ensuring all transactional processes run smoothly. You will coordinate resources effectively to meet deadlines and maintain clean ledgers. By acting as a dependable point of contact for escalations and collaborating across multiple departments, you will help drive continuous improvement in service delivery. Your ability to nurture relationships within your team and with stakeholders will be essential in creating a positive working atmosphere where everyone feels valued.
Key duties include:
Oversee the daily operations of a team of 8 to 10 Finance Assistants, ensuring timely processing of supplier invoices and maintaining accurate accounts payable ledgers in a high-volume setting.
Coordinate staff activities and address work-related matters by planning and organising effective work schedules that meet business needs.
Report directly to the Purchase to Pay Manager, taking responsibility for daily work allocation, productivity tracking, performance measurement, and overall team management.
Ensure all vendor and internal customer queries are resolved efficiently within agreed Service Level Agreements, upholding exceptional standards of service.
Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across Group Procurement, IT, wider finance teams, Commercial departments, and operational sites to deliver seamless service.
Act as the primary escalation point for complex issues arising within the team from either business partners or vendors, ensuring swift resolution.
Support change initiatives by managing or leading projects aimed at improving processes within the Purchase to Pay function or similar financial teams.
Ideally you will have experience in the following areas:
Demonstrated experience managing medium-sized teams within a shared service centre or core transactional/financial process environment in a complex business context.
Proven ability to organise workloads effectively and reprioritise tasks at short notice to consistently meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Comprehensive understanding of accounts payable principles, practices, regulations, and procedures relevant to purchase-to-pay functions.
Experience implementing or supporting change projects within purchase-to-pay or similar financial teams is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Oracle or Causeway systems is preferred; however, experience with other financial systems will also be considered valuable.
Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to build trust-based relationships with colleagues across departments as well as external partners.
A collaborative approach that fosters teamwork while also supporting individual growth within your direct reports.
Strong problem-solving abilities combined with sensitivity towards customer needs when resolving queries or escalations promptly.
This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to flexibility and employee wellbeing. By embracing fully agile ways of working-including hybrid options-you are empowered to choose how best to integrate work into your life. The Finance Opertaions Centre is renowned for its inclusive culture where every voice is heard and potential is recognised regardless of background. Training opportunities abound so you can continue developing professionally while contributing meaningfully from day one.
If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter-this could be the perfect next step for you!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your future team is excited to welcome you onboard.
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