Accounts Payable Team Lead

ACCA Careers; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a leading manufacturing company for an Accounts Payable Team Lead. This role is full-time and office-based, offering the chance to lead a small team, manage the payment cycle, and develop best practices for efficiency. As the company is experiencing growth, this is a fantastic time to join and contribute to the finance team. The position is temporary to permanent, providing stability and the opportunity for the role to be extended. If you have a passion for finance and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Opportunity for role extension

Join a growing company

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Payable supervisor role is essential.
• Supervisory experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Accounts Payable clerks effectively.
• Ensure timely processing of supplier invoices and payment requests.
• Implement best practices to enhance accounts payable efficiency.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Team Leadership

Performance Management

Financial Reporting

Job description

Accounts Payable Team Lead

Location: Openshaw Manchester

Start: Immediate

Client Details:

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a leading manufacturing company for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join their growing finance team. This company has an excellent reputation and is currently going through a sustained period of growth, making it an excellent time to join the business.

Description:

The Accounts Payable Team Lead is a temporary to permanent role and will be full-time office-based. Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, manage, and develop a small team of Accounts Payable clerks, providing training, guidance, and performance management.
• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment requests in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure that all accounts payable transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system and that supplier statements are reconciled.
• Manage the payment cycle, ensuring all payments are processed on time, including early settlement opportunities to maximize cost savings.
• Monitor and review outstanding payables and ensure that any overdue accounts are promptly addressed.
• Develop and implement best practices to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the accounts payable function.

Profile:

In order to apply for the role you should:

• Have previous experience in an Accounts Payable supervisor role.
• Have supervisory experience.
• Be able to commute full-time to the Openshaw office location in Manchester.
• Be able to consider a temporary to permanent role.

Job Offer:

Opportunity to join a growing company.

Opportunity for the role to be extended.