Accounts Payable Team Leader

hireful; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Parental leave

Pension

Health and wellbeing

Job summary

hireful in Liverpool city centre seeks an experienced Purchase Ledger Senior or Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a dedicated AP team in a fast-paced finance environment. You will oversee high-volume invoice processing, enforce robust controls, and drive cost recovery for Council Tax and utilities.

Based in Liverpool city centre, the role offers a salary of £31,155 plus excellent benefits including holiday, enhanced parental and sick pay, pension, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or working towards another recognised finance qualification.
• Experience supervising or leading a team, ideally within social housing, property management or local government.
• Experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger and high-volume reconciliations.
• Proficient in Excel, producing reports and analysis; familiarity with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable team to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee high-volume invoice processing and reconciliations with strong governance.
• Control costs for Council Tax and utility payments, pursuing exemptions and rebates.
• Act as finance contact for Local Authorities, utility providers, and internal teams.
• Deliver spend analysis using Excel and finance systems; support new tech rollouts.

Skills

Team leadership

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent finance qualification

Tools

Excel

Accounting software / systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Senior or Accounts Payable Supervisor looking to lead a team in a fast-paced, purpose-driven finance environment?

Leading a dedicated team of AP Assistants, you will oversee high-volume invoice processing, ensure robust financial controls, and drive cost recovery across Council Tax and utility expenditure for this housing association.

This role is based in Liverpool city centre and pays a salary of £31,155 plus excellent benefits including generous holiday allowance, enhanced parental and sick pay, pension, health and wellbeing support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Mentor and motivate the Accounts Payable team , driving performance, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Cost Control: Oversee Council Tax and utility payments for empty properties, actively challenging inaccurate liabilities, maximising exemptions, and recovering rebates or overpayments.
• Transactional Excellence: Ensure accurate, timely invoice processing and supplier reconciliations while maintaining strict audit and governance standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary finance contact for Local Authorities, utility providers, and internal housing, asset, and void teams.
• Reporting: Use Excel and property finance systems to deliver spend analysis, streamline workflows, and support new technology rollouts.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualifications: AAT qualified or working towards another recognised finance qualification.
• Experience: Proven track record supervising or leading a team, ideally within social housing, property management, local government, or similar sector.
• Technical Expertise: Experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger, preferably managing high-volume reconciliations, council tax and utility accounts.
• Skills: Proficient in Excel, producing reports and analysis, plus experience using other accounting systems/software.