Accounts Payable Team Leader (12755)

Watches of Switzerland Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Watches of Switzerland Group seeks a temporary Accounts Payable Team Leader for a 12-month contract to oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable team. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to efficiently manage tasks and stakeholder relations while ensuring financial accuracy.

Benefits

Holiday Purchase Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Share Save Scheme

Enjoy your Birthday Off

Free Wellbeing Tools

Generous Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable Supervisor / Team Leader role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of accounts payable tasks to meet deadlines.
• Driving performance through KPI monitoring.
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Description

Accounts Payable Team Leader - Temporary (12 month contract)

We have an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our team, supporting the Accounts Payable Manager.

Day to day supervision of all tasks to meet key deadlines for the Group. Drive and deliver performance through KPI monitoring and setting the team SLA's, managing relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, reviewing current process and making recommendations to existing practices, monthly reporting and offering support and guidance to the team when required. Ensuring a high attention to detail across all tasks to limit any financial risk exposure.

About You

• Previous experience in a Accounts Payable Supervisor / Team Leader Role or equivalent
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder management and business partnering
• IT literate - Intermediate skills in MS Excel & Word
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly self-motivated and proactive in approach to work

About us

Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites!

Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.

Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room.

Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do - we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Some of our benefits

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Share Save Scheme
• Enjoy your Birthday Off
• Free Wellbeing Tools
• Generous Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.

Discover more about New Roles, Life at Watches of Switzerland Group, Our People & more here: Watches of Switzerland Group PLC: LinkedIn