Accounts Payable Lead — Process Excellence & Team Growth

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry is hiring an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead and develop a 2-3 person AP team. You will ensure invoices are processed accurately, payments run on time, and financial controls are robust.

You will drive process improvements, collaborate with procurement and project teams, and champion the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance to automate workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an Accounts Payable team.
• End-to-end purchase-to-pay knowledge and controls.
• Experience managing supplier payments and month-end activities.
• Practical understanding of UK VAT relating to purchases.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier invoices, credit notes, and purchasing transactions.
• Manage invoice approvals, reconciliations, and payments.
• Lead payment runs and ensure on-time supplier payments.
• Ensure month-end and year-end activities are completed on schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement across AP processes.
• Develop and mentor a 2-3 person AP team.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

UK VAT knowledge

Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP systems

Job description

The Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry is hiring an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead and develop a 2-3 person AP team. You will ensure invoices are processed accurately, payments run on time, and financial controls are robust.

You will drive process improvements, collaborate with procurement and project teams, and champion the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance to automate workflows.