Accounts Payable Lead — Flexible Hybrid & Bonus Potential

H-Power; Waverley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday (25 days + bank holidays)

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution 5%

Hybrid working hours

Life insurance

Training & development

Bonus scheme

Possible share options

Job summary

H-Power, a UK clean-energy technology business, is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to own the day-to-day function in our Surrey finance team. You’ll manage supplier payments, reconciliations and VAT compliance, while collaborating with the supply chain to keep Sage 200 records accurate.

You’ll bring at least two years in accounts payable or finance, with AAT Level 3 and strong Excel skills. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to influence finance processes and systems.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in accounts payable or finance position.
• AAT Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and UK VAT.
• Proficient with Excel; Sage 200 experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable, supplier payments and bank reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and VAT compliance.
• Working with the supply chain team and maintaining accurate records within Sage 200.
• Identifying opportunities to improve existing finance processes and systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

UK VAT knowledge

Double-entry bookkeeping

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

H-Power, a UK clean-energy technology business, is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to own the day-to-day function in our Surrey finance team. You’ll manage supplier payments, reconciliations and VAT compliance, while collaborating with the supply chain to keep Sage 200 records accurate.

You’ll bring at least two years in accounts payable or finance, with AAT Level 3 and strong Excel skills. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to influence finance processes and systems.