About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Accounts Payable Team Leader (Temporary) to join our growing Finance Team in Holman UK. This temporary full‑time position will run for six months, based at HQ in Chippenham with hybrid working. The salary is circa £40,000‑£45,000 p.a. (pro‑rated for the contract length). The Team Leader will oversee the day‑to‑day management of the Transactional Finance team, ensuring operational efficiency, strong control, delivery against SLAs and KPIs, and supporting the team through business changes including the transition to SAP.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise day‑to‑day activities of the team
* Manage workloads and balance priorities
* Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and appraisals
* Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members
* Act as the first point of escalation for issues and resolve challenges quickly
* Foster a positive, collaborative, and high‑performing team culture
* Monitor team performance against SLAs and KPIs and drive improvements
* Ensure effective management of open items across ledgers
* Oversee timely matching and clearance of Direct Debits and Faster Payments
* Maintain oversight of BT vendors and associated processes
* Support key operational activities including daily financial close and balance sheet reconciliations
* Work closely with the GL team to investigate and resolve discrepancies
* Ensure ledgers are accurate, well‑controlled, and clean
* Support readiness ahead of SAP migration by improving data quality and controls
* Support Finance Manager in leading the team through SAP implementation and embed new processes
* Provide insight to improve team performance and financial processes
Qualifications and Skills
* Strong background in transactional finance
* Experience supervising or managing a team
* Good understanding of reconciliations, controls, and ledger management
* Ability to manage workload, deadlines, and competing priorities
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Experience with SAP (preferred)
* Experience supporting system or process change
Personal Attributes
* Positive, proactive, and solution‑oriented
* Strong people manager able to handle difficult situations
* Resilient and adaptable in a changing environment
* Collaborative and supportive team player
Benefits
* 26 days off a year + Bank Holidays (prorated)
* Health Cash Plan
* Free onsite bi‑weekly yoga
* Free onsite massage with a qualified therapist
* Group Personal Pension Plan
* Bonus Scheme
* Fun seasonal events and social opportunities
* Recognition and rewards through our Partners in Excellence programme
The Need‑to‑Know Parts
* You must have the right to remain and work in the UK.
* You must declare any previous convictions or cautions at the point of application.
* Visa sponsorship is not provided.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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