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Accounts payable team leader

Knowsley
Permanent
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Accounts payable team leader
Posted: 23 June
Offer description

1. International business with hybrid working
2. Great culture and environment

About Our Client

If you're looking for more than just a job, this is a place where your voice is heard, your wellbeing matters, and your growth is genuinely supported. You'll be part of a fast-paced, people-first environment that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The culture is inclusive, friendly, and supportive, with a real focus on health, safety, and being your best every day. Whether you're starting out or ready to take the next step, this is a team where you can thrive and feel proud of the work you do

Job Description

Are you an experienced AP leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves developing people as much as delivering results?This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a key leadership role where you'll jointly manage a team of 27 Accounts Payable and Corporate Card Advisors. You'll be responsible for keeping things running smoothly day-to-day-from making sure invoices are processed accurately and on time, to supporting your team's development and spotting opportunities for continuous improvement. If you're confident balancing the operational detail with big-picture thinking, this role gives you the scope and support to really make your mark.What you'll be doing:

3. Overseeing daily operations and workload management across AP and Corporate Card teams
4. Leading weekly supplier account reviews and resolving escalations (e.g., final demand letters)
5. Ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, credit/debit notes, and reconciliation of accounts
6. Managing overdue invoices through regular ledger reviews and reporting
7. Ensuring VAT is correctly applied and accounted for
8. Liaising with Master Data to maintain accurate supplier records
9. Supporting the wider business with P2P queries
10. Preparing and reviewing payment runs for approval
11. Delivering KPI reporting and analysis across AP and Corporate Card spend
12. Coaching and supporting your team with regular 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and training

The Successful Applicant

We're after a confident and capable leader who knows what it takes to keep a large Accounts Payable function running like clockwork. You'll have a sharp eye for process, a calm head when things get busy, and a natural way with people - supporting, guiding, and getting the best from your team.To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

13. Proven experience leading people within a high-volume Accounts Payable environment
14. A solid understanding of end-to-end Purchase to Pay processes, including PO and 3-way matching
15. Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft D365
16. Great communication skills-you're clear, approachable, and proactive with your team and stakeholders
17. Confident Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, reporting)

It's a bonus if you also have:

18. Experience with invoice automation tools like OCR or auto-capture system

What's on Offer

You'll be joining a supportive, people-first business that genuinely values collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. The culture is inclusive, fast-paced, and friendly, with wellbeing and development high on the agenda. Whether you're looking to build on your leadership skills or take the next step in your AP career, this is a role where you'll be empowered to succeed-and be proud of the work you do.Other benefits include

19. Hybrid working - 2 days office
20. 25 days holiday
21. Best in class benefits package

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