Accounts Payable Lead

Places for People; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring efficient operations while fostering strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. You will play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Accounts Payable function. With a commitment to community and employee well-being, this organization provides a supportive environment that encourages growth and development. If you're passionate about finance and team leadership, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 Days + Annual Leave

Private Pension

Bonus Scheme

Training and development

Discounts from shops and cinemas

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role leading an Accounts Payable function.
• Understanding of VAT, CIS, and Accounts Payable processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable team.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Stakeholder Engagement

General Accounting Policies

Project Management

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

As part of Places for People Group, Derwent FM are experts in providing facilities management solutions for university campus buildings and student accommodation. Our service is focused on our partnership approach with our clients and the student experience.

More about the role

We are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Lead on an initial 6 month contract.

Based on site 3 days a week in Leeds and reporting to the Head of Finance, this is an excellent opportunity to join a key area of the business.

You will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Accounts Payable team. Leading a team of 2, you will ensure that the function runs as effectively and efficiently as possible. In addition, you will ensure disputes and discrepancies with suppliers are resolved in a timely manner and payments made according to terms. You will also act as an escalation point for enquires.

Managing a portfolio of suppliers and and building relationships with stakeholders across the business is also a key part of the role.

More about you

The successful candidate will have worked in a similar role and have led an Accounts Payable function. Experience and an understanding of general accounting policies is desired. In addition, Project Management / experience of overseeing projects is desired though not essential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a similar role.
• A proven track record of leading an Accounts Payable function,
• An understanding of VAT, CIS and Accounts Payable,
• Previously led teams,
• Excellent stakeholder engagement/ management.

The benefits

We are an ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent holiday package – 28 Days + Annual Leave
• Private Pension
• Bonus Scheme
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

For more Information, please download the attached Job Profile.