Accounts Payable Lead: Lead & Improve AP Processes

Concurrent

Colchester

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 56,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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

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.

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