Accounts Payable Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to enhance their finance operation. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a hybrid working environment, balancing office and remote work. The successful candidate will oversee daily activities, ensure timely payments, and foster strong stakeholder relationships. With a commitment to continuous improvement and employee wellbeing, this organization values professional development and career progression. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in people management and team leadership.
• Ability to build a positive, service-driven team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Accounts Payable function and manage the team.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers.

Skills

People Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Job description

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Hutcheon Mearns is delighted to partner with our key client in their search for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader for their finance operation.

Based in Glasgow, they operate on a hybrid working model of two days in the office and three days from home, offering a range of flexible benefits.

Due to the structure of the wider finance team, this role offers the successful candidate a great platform to gain further experience across various areas of finance.

The Role

As the Team Lead in the Finance Delivery team, you will be responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable function, managing a team to ensure the smooth execution of day-to-day activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers
• Proactively identify system challenges, escalating issues to the appropriate teams for resolution
• Lead the team daily, maintaining service quality, adherence to standards, and implementing process improvements
• Take ownership of the team’s performance, ensuring alignment with milestones and KPIs
• Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver value through clear objectives, effective prioritisation, and continuous improvements
• Foster a culture of accountability, openness, and continuous improvement within the team
• Plan and prioritise future initiatives, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of key objectives

About You

• Proven experience in people management, with the ability to build a positive, fast-paced, service-driven team environment
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with effective communication across all levels
• Experience leading and developing teams in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
• Strong resilience, with the ability to deliver results within tight deadlines while managing ambiguity and shifting priorities

Next Steps

If you are interested in joining an organisation that values continuous development, employee wellbeing, and career progression, please apply or contact [emailprotected]