Accounts Payable Team Leader

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in leading teams and streamlining processes? Do you excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounts payable operations?

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee our clients AP function, drive performance, and support the finance team in delivering exceptional service.

Our client is committed to excellence in finance operations, and they are looking for a proactive, detail-driven, and people-oriented Accounts Payable Team Leader to drive performance, enhance processes, and support the finance function.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Leading & developing a small AP team to ensure accurate and timely invoice processing
2. Managing purchase ledgers and ensuring compliance with financial procedures
3. Owning and optimising the Open Accounts Purchase Ordering System (POP) & eBis
4. Supporting finance and non-finance employees with training on payables procedures
5. Overseeing supplier payments, resolving queries, and maintaining strong relationships
6. Preparing financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting audit processes
7. Driving process improvements and efficiency in accounts payable operations

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

1. Finance department experience, with strong knowledge of accounts payable processes
2. Familiarity with finance system software (e.g. Open Accounts, eBis)
3. Ability to lead, develop, and support a small team
4. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills
5. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

1. Knowledge of VAT accounting and financial regulations
2. Experience working in a large-scale finance function
3. Project/process improvement experience

What Our Client Offers:

1. Fully remote role with flexibility - but you do need to live within 1 hour of Peterborough
2. Opportunities for career development & progression
3. A supportive, collaborative finance team