Accounts Payable Team Leader

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to guide a team in Bedford. This role includes overseeing the purchase ledger, ensuring timely payments, and driving improvements in accounts payable processes. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Accounts Payable, excellent communication skills, and experience in ERP systems. This position offers a salary of £35,000-£36,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Opportunity to lead and shape AP function

Qualifications

• Strong background in Accounts Payable with experience supervising others.
• Solid grasp of purchase ledger processes, VAT, reconciliations, and expenses.
• Experience in process improvement or system change projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the AP team to ensure efficient purchase ledger operations.
• Oversee invoice flow from receipt to approval, ensuring accuracy.
• Manage supplier accounts and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Accounts Payable management

Communication

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Accounts Payable Team Leader - Bedford Hybrid

Morgan McKinley is supporting a fast‑growing organisation in Bedfordshire in their search for an Accounts Payable Team Leader. This position suits someone who enjoys taking ownership of the AP function while guiding a small team and improving ways of working.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support the AP team, ensuring the purchase ledger runs efficiently day to day.
• Oversee the flow of invoices from receipt and coding through to approval, while ensuring PO matching and VAT checks are completed accurately.
• Keep supplier accounts tidy by reviewing reconciliations, managing queries, and signing off payment runs.
• Make sure suppliers are paid on time and month‑end AP tasks are completed without delays.
• Review and approve employee expense claims and maintain clear, up‑to‑date process documentation.
• Help drive improvements across the AP process, including automation and system enhancements.
• Provide payment forecasts, supplier analysis, and ad‑hoc reporting when needed.

What You'll Bring

• Strong background in Accounts Payable with experience supervising or mentoring others.
• Solid grasp of purchase ledger processes, VAT, reconciliations, and expenses.
• Great communication, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident user of ERP systems (NetSuite is a bonus) and comfortable with Excel.
• Experience supporting process improvement or system change projects is an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

• 35,000- 36,000
• Hybrid working
• Chance to lead and shape a developing AP function