Accounts Payable Team Leader

B3Living; Hertford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Accounts Payable Team Leader, where you will oversee a dedicated team and play a crucial role in ensuring efficient payment processes. This position offers the opportunity to enhance accounts payable operations while fostering strong relationships across the business. You will be instrumental in streamlining procedures, preparing insightful reports, and supporting audits. With a commitment to making a positive impact in the community, this role not only provides a chance to advance your finance career but also to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on addressing housing challenges. Embrace the chance to make a difference while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Cross organisational bonus scheme

Up to 12% pension contribution

Life assurance cover

Funded health cash plan

Subsidised private medical insurance

Discount vouchers

Enhanced family leave

Car loans and cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced accountant with CCAB qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable team and manage payment runs.
• Enhance accounts payable processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Supervisory Experience

Report Preparation

Purchase Ledger Processes

VAT Knowledge

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Customer Service Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Education

CCAB Qualification or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Purchase Order Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Team Leader
Based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: GBP35,909 - GBP39,899 per annum

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to bring their expertise to our team.

In this role, you’ll lead the Accounts Payable team, oversee smooth and timely payment runs, and manage key relationships across the business. You’ll own and enhance the accounts payable module, streamline processes, and ensure compliance through clear policies and controls. From resolving ledger issues to preparing reports and supporting audits, you’ll play a vital role in delivering an efficient month-end close.

We’re looking for someone with

1. CCAB part qualified or qualified by experience.
2. Experience of supervising or managing people.
3. Experience in designing and preparing reports for a business e.g. KPIs and accounts payable.
4. Working knowledge of the purchase ledger processes and account reconciliations.
5. A good understanding of VAT rules and regulations.
6. The ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
7. Proficiency in purchase order software and MS Office (intermediate Excel skills).
8. Excellent customer service skills.
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

You will also be required to have a basic criminal record (DBS) check, which we will pay for.

We’re a social business, based in Hoddesdon and across southeast Hertfordshire, helping local people by renting or selling affordable homes. We offer services designed to help our customers live comfortably in their homes and we work to keep our buildings and estates maintained, offering support when money becomes an issue or when people get older. Our mission is to make a sustainable, positive change to the housing crisis for our customers and communities.

We enjoy a benefits package that offers something for everyone, including

1. 27 days holiday per year plus bank holiday (pro rata for part time colleagues).
2. Buy and sell holiday scheme.
3. Cross organisational bonus scheme.
4. Up to 12% pension contribution.
5. Life assurance cover.
6. Funded health cash plan or subsidised private medical insurance.
7. Discount vouchers.
8. Enhanced family leave.
9. Range of special leave.
10. Car loans, cycle to work and electric car lease scheme.

The closing date for this vacancy is 21st April 2025.

We are a Disability Confident employer, which means that we offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

All our vacancies are open to flexible working arrangements, something we are really proud of. The extent to which flexible working is possible will vary between jobs according to the needs of the business and our customers. We believe in the benefits of a diverse workforce and strongly welcome applications from those currently under-represented in the organisation, including LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual), and people under age 30.

So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career and join us as an Accounts Payable Team Leader, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.