Accounts Payable Team Leader

Axon Moore; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leading business in Blackburn is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to manage their team and oversee payment processes. The role offers a hybrid working model with a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000, in a supportive environment focused on flexibility and employee development. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in accounts payable and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Up to £35,000 starting salary DOE

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bespoke training and development plan

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar accounts payable role.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of accounts payable assistants.
• Manage weekly contractor and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Post monthly accruals and reconcile credit card statements.

Skills

Previous experience in accounts payable

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel

Adaptable and flexible

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Accounts Payable Team Leader | £30,000- £35,000 | Blackburn & Hybrid (2 Days in Office, 3 Days at Home) | Full-time & Part-time Hours Available

Axon Moore have partnered with an industry leading business in Blackburn, which has witnessed significant growth in recent years, seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader who can hit the ground running and add value across the business in terms of processes improvement and team management while remaining hands-on within the AP function. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a supervisory role in a supportive, forward-thinking environment offering genuine flexibility — including hybrid working and reduced hours available (minimum 30 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team of accounts payable assistants
• Manage weekly contractor and monthly supplier payment runs
• Process contractor timesheets, invoices, and intercompany transactions
• Post monthly accruals and reconcile credit card statements
• Maintain supplier ledger, direct debits and staff expense checks
• Process purchase orders, receipts and supplier invoices
• Provide holiday and absence cover across the wider accounts team

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working in a similar accounts payable role
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Adaptable and flexible
• Positive can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with ability to work independently
• Clear, confident telephone manner

Benefits

• Up to £35,000 starting salary DOE
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Reduce hours available (Minimum 30 hours per week)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Bespoke training and development plan
• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking