Accounts Payable Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader in Bath, UK. This role involves managing a team of Finance Assistants, overseeing invoicing, and supporting monthly financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in finance and strong communication skills.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a team leadership role within a finance function.
• Ability to work to deadlines and effectively prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of a team of Finance Assistants.
• Oversee invoicing for projects, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Prepare and process month-end accruals and prepayments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Excel

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Accounts Payable Team Leader
£32,000 - £37,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Hybrid
Bath, UK (Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote)

Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a leading global consultancy, known for delivering innovative solutions that have a positive and lasting impact across industries.

In this role, you will manage a team of Finance Assistants, oversee invoicing, and support the business with monthly financial reporting. Your leadership will be key in driving operational excellence within the finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of a team of Finance Assistants.
• Oversee invoicing for projects, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Perform project-related housekeeping tasks within project planning and finance systems.
• Prepare and process month-end accruals and prepayments.
• Issue Work In Progress (WIP) balances to Project Directors.
• Perform additional ad-hoc tasks as required to support the team and business needs.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a team leadership role within a finance function (including Accounts Team Lead, Accounts Payable Team Lead, Purchase Ledger Supervisor).
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and effectively prioritise your workload.
• Proficient in computer skills, especially Excel (knowledge of PivotTables and formulas is a plus).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate with non-finance stakeholders.

In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of between £32-37k plus excellent employee benefits.
This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote.

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