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Accounts Payable Team Leader

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Home based, fully remote

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

As an Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will take charge of leading a dynamic team responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments. You will oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring that all invoices are properly coded, authorized, and documented, while resolving any discrepancies quickly and professionally. Your leadership will drive improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and team collaboration, while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

In this role, you will set performance expectations, conduct regular reviews, and support your team in their professional development. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to motivate others will be key to ensuring the smooth operation of the accounts payable function. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and systems.

This is a great opportunity for someone with proven accounts payable experience and leadership skills to lead a successful team and help optimise key financial processes.

Main Objectives:

The Accounts Payable Team Leader will be responsible for ensuring their team are accurate and timely in processing vendor invoices, managing payment processes, and maintaining positive relationships with vendors.
This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively both within finance and across the business. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to motivate and coach individuals in all aspects of accounts payable.

Specific Duties:

Lead the Accounts Payable team, providing guidance and support.
Set performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
Oversee the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices.
Ensure proper coding, authorization, and documentation for all invoices.
Resolve invoice discrepancies and escalations in a timely manner – ensuring their team are managing and resolving queries effectively.
Manage the payment process, ensuring adherence to payment terms and company policies.
Coordinate with treasury and finance teams to ensure sufficient funds for payments.
Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with vendors.
Continuously evaluate and improve accounts payable processes for efficiency and accuracy.
Implement best practices and recommend system enhancements.
Generate and analyse accounts payable reports to track key performance indicators.
Provide regular updates to management on the status of accounts payable activities.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations that may impact accounts payable processes.
Train and develop team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Stay current on industry trends and share knowledge with the team.
Provide holiday cover within the Finance department when deemed necessary.
Other specific task and duties as identified and directed by the FM Reporting/Finance Director.

Requirements for this role:

Proven experience in accounts payable.
At least 2 years’ experience managing people, conducting 121’s and leading a team (ideally in a remote working environment).
There are no formal qualifications required for this role however studying towards an AAT or CIMA/ ACCA course will be an advantage.
Knowledge of Outlook and Excel is essential, and knowledge of Word is desirable.
Experience of working with Sage is desirable.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.