Accounts Payable Team Leader

Medlock Partners Ltd; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in Salford is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join their team. The successful candidate will oversee a team of seven, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accounts payable processes. Responsibilities include managing escalated queries, supporting team training, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have significant AP knowledge and team leadership experience. A hybrid work model is offered with attractive benefits, including 25 days of holiday and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

On-site parking

Healthcare plan

DIS Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Leader or senior AP team member.
• Ability to handle escalated queries and oversee a team.
• Experience in improving processes and assisting with audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely processing of purchase invoices and credits.
• Provide support and guidance to team members.
• Deal with complex, escalated queries.

Skills

End to end AP knowledge

Team leadership skills

High accuracy and attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Accounts Payable Team Leader / / Salford / / @£32k / / Permanent / / Hybrid

We have a fantastic opportunity for an AP Specialist to join a long established leader in their field in Salford.

This role will suit an individual with previous Team Leader experience. Or an AP specialist with experience of being a senior AP team member, used to dealing with escalations and leading from the front, who wants to step into a supervisory role.

The successful person will support the AP manager to oversee the Accounts Payable team of seven and ensure a consistent, accurate, and timely service. They will be an escalation point for the team, helping with queries and problem-solving. They will possess good knowledge of all aspects of the AP function and will utilise this with hands-on responsibilities alongside supervision, including maintaining selected accounts, assisting with with audits and payments and helping with process and systems improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure purchase invoices and credits are processed by the team promptly each month
• Provide support and guidance to team members
• Support with training where required
• Cover for the AP Manager when needed
• Deal with complex, escalated queries
• Process expense, overhead, and fixed asset invoices
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve all discrepancies
• Review unmatched GRN and stock return reports monthly
• Manage invoice handling from the shared inbox
• Support BACS runs and period-end ledger rollovers when required
• Handle inter-depot transactions and payment setups
• Maintain rent and business rates payment schedules
• Support with process improvement
• Assist with audits
• Carry out reporting as needed
• Carry out ad hoc duties as required

Key Skills

• Sound end to end AP knowledge, preferably within a stock-related industry
• Experience of being a senior member of the team and a 'go-to' subject expert
• A desire to lead and develop others
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Methodical and deadline-focused
• Strong Excel and Word skills
• Works well under pressure
• Confident communicator with strong chase-up skills

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing after 2 years, on-site parking / public transport close by, Hybrid working (2 days wfh), 9-5 with poss flex, Healthcare plan , DIS Life Insurance.

Friendly, relaxed culture with a focus on good work life balance