Accounts Payable Team Leader

Supply Chain Coordination Limited; Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an Accounts Payable Team Leader at a leading NHS Supply Chain, focusing on overseeing a team responsible for supplier transactions. The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and strong stakeholder relationships, with benefits including hybrid working, generous holidays, and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunities

Annual bonuses and awards

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Dedicated development support

Paid well-being day

Generous pension scheme

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Volunteering leave

NHS Discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced in Accounts Payable leadership and processes.
• Ability to supervise a small team effectively.
• Understanding of financial policies and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Supervise processing and payment of supplier transactions.
• Review processes for control improvements.
• Maintain supplier debt management.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Accounting Standards

VAT Regulations

Supplier Relationship Management

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Job Posted: 17 June 2025
Job Updated: 17 June 2025

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Accounts Payable Team Leader

Job Title Accounts Payable Team Leader

Function: Finance & Trading

Location: Alfreton/Nottingham/Hybrid

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £36,446 with potential to rise to £40,495 over 3 years

Closing Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025

NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first.

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader who will lead a team of three Accounts Payable Associates. The team is responsible for ensuring invoices are processed accurately and in accordance with internal policies, accounting standards, and VAT regulations. The AP Team Leader will support the AP Manager and peers to ensure that the team delivers in all areas and provides relevant reporting to drive business insight and decision-making. This role requires a strong leader to streamline processes, drive continuous improvement, and implement new procedures.

Every day you will …

1. Supervise the processing and payment of supplier transactions in accordance with the standards.
2. Continuously review processes and procedures to identify opportunities for control improvements and service simplification.
3. Maximise cash flow and benefits from prompt supplier payments.
4. Ensure controls are in place to maintain the accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions and Accounts Payable sub-ledgers.
5. Provide professional expertise and input into the development of Finance policy across NHS Supply Chain.
6. Supervise the scanning and capture of supplier invoices through the designated third party.
7. Monitor and actively manage supplier debt, challenging performance based on debt age, payment terms, queries, and accounts on-stop.
8. Develop and maintain external stakeholder financial relationships, ensuring effective communication and business results.
9. Develop and maintain cross-functional internal networks for effective collaboration and results.

We want to reward you for your passion, enthusiasm, and hard work, so we offer much more than a competitive salary:

• Hybrid working opportunities, providing flexibility between the office and remote work.
• Recognition through annual bonuses, long service awards, and VIP colleague awards.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Dedicated development support, including in-house training and external qualifications.
• Well-being focus with 1 paid well-being day and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme access.
• Generous pension scheme (contributing 12% when you contribute 6%).
• Access to Flexible Benefits Scheme, including options like Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, and more.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave annually.
• Discounts via Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts.