Accounts Payable Team Leader

Vp plc; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Introduction

Working alongside the Transactional Finance Manager, your main responsibility will be to oversee our busy purchase ledger function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, reconciliation of supplier accounts, and compliance with company policies and procedures while maintaining excellent supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

1. Effectively lead and develop the team to ensure a high level of service to the business by setting achievable KPIs, carrying out performance and development reviews on a regular basis, and ensuring individuals are trained and supported to be able to carry out their roles.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and divisional customers of the SSC, including playing an active role in promoting adherence to the purchasing policy, balanced with having the flexibility to cater to urgent business needs.
3. Deliver routine and ad hoc payments to suppliers in a timely manner, in line with forecasting and balancing the requirements of the divisions with overall Group Policy.
4. Management of unallocated cash ensuring all payments are accurately allocated and any discrepancies are investigated and resolved quickly.
5. Ensure supplier data is accurately set up, appropriately approved and maintained in accordance with the audit procedures; and purchasing and invoice approval limits are set up in accordance with company/divisional delegation of authority instructions.
6. Carry out the accounting period-end for AP complying with established timescales and delivering all required elements, adopting a flexible approach to working hours as needed to achieve this.
7. Provide management information and/or reporting to the business as required.
8. Review, suggest improvements, and assist in the implementation of changes to the processes and controls around all aspects of accounts payable.
9. Review, report on, and improve payment practice reporting in line with government frameworks.
10. Demonstrate a flexible, proactive, and professional attitude to all areas of work, supporting both team and individual initiatives in a positive manner.

What We're Looking For

1. Experience working in a high-volume AP team.
2. A full understanding of the P2P routine and the implications/impact of any related activities (including the application of payment terms) and any associated accounting routines.
3. GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
4. Excellent attention to detail.
5. Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
6. People management experience - beneficial.

What We Can Offer You

1. Competitive salary.
2. Salary sacrifice pension.
3. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
4. Additional holiday purchase scheme.
5. Free Tool Hire.
6. Life Assurance cover 3x salary.
7. Share save scheme.
8. Eye care vouchers.
9. Recommend a friend scheme.
10. Learning & Development - commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in-house training available alongside external training where required.
11. Cycle to work scheme.
12. Long service recognition.
13. My Vp discounts - a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands.
14. Discounts on HP products.
15. EE mobile contract discount offers.
16. Gym discounts.
17. Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan).
18. Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining.

A Little Bit About Us

We proudly provide an extensive range of specialist rental products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.

With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.