Accounts Payable Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves overseeing the administrative functions of the department, leading a team of specialists, and ensuring efficient processing of invoices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Accounts Payable, excellent leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make an impact, this is your chance to advance your career in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar Accounts Payable roles.
• Leadership skills with coaching and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Accounts Payable Specialists team.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and credits.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Entry

MS Office Proficiency

ERP Systems (SAP)

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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Salary:£27,000 - £36,575 Dependent on experience & Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company:EG Group

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our growing finance team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will oversee all administrative functions within the department, lead and motivate the team, and assist with training and development.

This role is ideal for an experienced, reliable, and proactive Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of our global EG invoices.

If you're ready to advance your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Lead and motivate the Accounts Payable Specialists team, managing daily activities.
2. Promote a professional, open culture that fosters teamwork, flexibility, and continuous development.
3. Identify process improvement opportunities and create action plans.
4. Support the integration of new technologies.
5. Develop and monitor controls, procedures, and forms for fixed assets recordation and AP process controls.
6. Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and credits, including coding and posting.
7. Obtain necessary authorizations for non-purchase order invoices.
8. Reconcile supplier statements with AP Ledger and GRNI, resolving discrepancies.
9. Manage supplier statement reconciliations, ageing reports, KPI, on-hold invoices, cash flow forecasting, inter-company transactions, AP sub-ledger, prepayments, manual payments, and failure reports by deadlines.
10. Conduct weekly payment runs across all currencies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
11. Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries promptly.
12. Review and approve new suppliers.
13. Manage internal escalations and serve as the initial contact point for Construction and Fixed Assets AP teams.
14. Communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams.
15. Assist the team with general Accounts Payable duties.

This list is not exhaustive and may be updated as needed.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in similar Accounts Payable roles.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP.
• Strong administrative, numerical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of the 'purchase to pay' process and general accounting procedures.
• Accurate data entry and management skills.
• Leadership skills with coaching and people management experience.
• Analytical skills, including interpreting written, graphical, numerical, and statistical data.
• Proactive, trustworthy leadership by example.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Experience working in a Shared Service Centre environment and implementing new technologies.
• Previous managerial experience in a dynamic, fast-paced team.

Who are EG Group?

EG Group is a leading independent convenience retailer with an extensive network across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, and the USA.

Founded in 2001, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and innovative retail approaches, delivering excellent customer experiences in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice, and Fuel sectors.

We pride ourselves on our investment model, trading performance, and community support. Our workforce is dedicated to serving millions of customers daily.

Please note: The successful applicant will undergo a DBS check, funded by EG Group.