Accounts Payable Lead — Flexible Hours & Growth

Cranleigh STEM; Waverley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance with AVIVA

5% employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours (37.5 hours per

Life insurance following probation

Employer-funded training and PD

Performance bonus scheme

Share options (board approval)

Job summary

H-Power, a UK clean-energy technology business, is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to take ownership of the day-to-day AP function and contribute to wider financial processes. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and partners to ensure accurate payments and reconciliations in Sage 200.

The role expands beyond invoice processing, offering autonomy to drive process improvements, support month-end activities, and collaborate with the finance team to enhance overall financial operations.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in accounts payable or finance roles.
• AAT Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and UK VAT.
• Confident using Excel and accounting or ERP systems; Sage 200 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, supplier payments and bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end activities including accruals, prepayments and VAT compliance.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team and maintain records in Sage 200.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing finance processes and systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

ERP systems experience

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage 200

ERP systems

Job description

H-Power, a UK clean-energy technology business, is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to take ownership of the day-to-day AP function and contribute to wider financial processes. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and partners to ensure accurate payments and reconciliations in Sage 200.

The role expands beyond invoice processing, offering autonomy to drive process improvements, support month-end activities, and collaborate with the finance team to enhance overall financial operations.