Accounts Payable Lead

Concurrent; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Profit sharing

Cycle to work

Private health insurance

Parental leave

Pension scheme

Volunteer day

Job summary

Concurrent in Colchester is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to join our finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you''ll lead and develop a small AP team while ensuring accurate records and timely invoice processing.

You'll oversee bank reconciliations, cash flow support, and credit control, partnering with Procurement, Internal Sales, and Engineering to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small accounts payable team
• Strong focus on accuracy and process improvement
• Ability to build relationships across the business

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a two-person AP team
• Maintain accurate financial records (AP/AR)
• Oversee end-to-end invoice processing and timeliness
• Oversee bank reconciliations and support banking activities
• Support cash flow forecasting and credit control

Skills

Leadership

People management

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Job description

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.

The Role

We're looking for a proactive, enthusiastic, and detail-focused Accounts Payable Lead to join our finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in keeping our finance operations running smoothly while supporting the wider business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. Alongside managing the accounts payable function, you'll lead and support a small team of two, helping them develop while driving efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across processes. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships across the business, and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What will I be delivering?

As our Accounts Payable Lead, you'll be responsible for a broad range of finance activities, including:

• Leading, managing, and developing a team of two Accounts Payable professionals, providing day-to-day guidance, support, and coaching.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Managing the end-to-end invoice process, working closely with teams across the business to ensure invoices are processed and paid on time.
• Overseeing bank reconciliations and supporting day-to-day banking activities.
• Managing credit control activities and helping maintain healthy cash flow.
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and monitoring.

What’s in it for me?

• A supportive and collaborative team: Join a friendly finance team where you'll have plenty of support, autonomy, and opportunities to broaden your experience across all areas of finance.
• Leadership opportunity: Take ownership of the Accounts Payable function and develop your people management skills while leading a team of two.
• Make a real impact: We value fresh ideas and continuous improvement, so you'll have the opportunity to influence processes and help shape how we work.
• Exposure across the business: You'll collaborate with teams including Procurement, Internal Sales, and Engineering, giving you valuable insight into different areas of the organisation and helping you build strong relationships across the business.
• Continued development: We're committed to supporting your growth, with opportunities to learn new skills and progress your career.

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.

Security Clearance

Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre‑employment screening criteria. For more information and guidance about security requirements please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

GDPR

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