Accounts Payable Lead - Ownership & Process Optimisation

Cranleigh Scientific; Waverley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

5% employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Life insurance after probation

Training and development support

Performance bonus scheme

Share options potential

Job summary

H-Power is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to take ownership of the day-to-day AP function in our Surrey-based finance team. You will manage supplier payments, bank reconciliations and help drive process improvements.

With at least two years in a similar role, you’ll have AAT Level 3 or equivalent, solid double-entry bookkeeping and UK VAT knowledge, and confidence with Excel and ERP systems (Sage 200 would be a plus).

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a similar accounts payable or finance position.
• AAT Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and UK VAT.
• Confidence using Excel and accounting/ERP systems; Sage 200 experience would be useful.

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

Accounts payable

VAT knowledge

Excel

Double-entry bookkeeping

Sage 200 experience

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

H-Power is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to take ownership of the day-to-day AP function in our Surrey-based finance team. You will manage supplier payments, bank reconciliations and help drive process improvements.

With at least two years in a similar role, you’ll have AAT Level 3 or equivalent, solid double-entry bookkeeping and UK VAT knowledge, and confidence with Excel and ERP systems (Sage 200 would be a plus).