AP Lead

easyJet; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing UK tour operator is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead for a 12-month FTC to oversee effective AP function. Responsibilities include invoice processing, line management, and relationship building with vendors. The role requires 3-5 years of AP experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include competitive salary, bonus, and flexible perks. Join us at this innovative travel company in Luton for a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Up to 20% bonus

25 days holiday

5% pension

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits package

Excellent staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a large or complex organization.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end AP processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and credit notes.
• Line management of AP Clerk(s) and training on new processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Accounts Payable Lead - 12 month FTC (Maternity cover)

About easyJet holidays:

EasyJet holidays is the UK’s fastest growing tour operator, with a mission to provide brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices in more than 100 destinations across Europe. We do this by combining easyJet’s vast flight programme with more than 5,000 handpicked hotels and best-in-class technology to provide the perfect package holiday. We only launched in 2019 but already we have:

• Become the fastest growing, lowest cost, highest margin travel business in the UK
• Achieved milestone customer numbers and taking over 2 million customers away in our latest full year of trading, delivering significant profits to the easyJet group
• Launched an award-winning sustainability strategy with a focus on making a positive impact on the local communities that make our holidays so special
• Doubled the size of our team year-on-year
• Expanded our business into Europe, with Switzerland, France and Germany as our first source markets
• Been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

We’re an ambitious bunch and we don’t intend on stopping here. We want to lead the industry, become the holiday provider of choice and to do this we’re building remarkable teams with modern ways of working.

The Team

This is a really exciting opportunity working as a key member of the Holidays Finance team, reporting into the AP Manager for easyJet holidays.

Role Overview

The role is responsible for supporting the creation of an efficient and effective AP function for the Holidays business.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and credit notes into AP systems, ensuring adherence to procedures for tax control and input validation.
• Line management of AP Clerk(s), reviewing work for accuracy and completeness, and providing training on new processes and system changes
• Ensure payments are made to agreed supplier payment terms
• Reconciliation of balances in the AP system to supplier statements each month.
• Review and analyse differences and ensure all differences are actioned and resolved in a timely manner.
• Oversee complex vendor payment processes
• Resolve queries and payment disputes quickly ensuring root cause and the correct resolution are identified.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AP workflows, support the implementation of automation solutions and develop standard operating procedures and training materials.
• Assist with special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to address queries and ensure smooth operations
• Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries
• Support the purchasing managers/ROMs to provide the best Hotelier/DMC experience.
• Process the weekly payment run and validate vendor details, process same day/manual payments when required.
• Ad hoc tasks as required to support the wider AP team

Ownership and Delivery.

Motivates self and others to work hard and deliver results in line with expectations, Makes responsibilities and measures clear to team members, Monitors individual and team performance regularly, taking remedial action as required, Able to make effective decisions even when under pressure, Analyses a problem by looking at the issue and understanding the root cause

Business Performance.

Understands the easyJet Holidays business model and the key metrics used to measure success, Understands key facts about the industry and the external environment in which easyJet Holidays operates and shares this information with others in a relevant way. Seeks to manage costs smartly

Innovation and Change.

Questions and challenges the current way of doing things within their team. Comfortable working in a changing environment and is positive when communicating new developments, Acts as a change agent, implementing change within own area quickly and effectively.

Building Relationships.

Communicates relevant information with their team members, encouraging two-way communication with others, Is open and honest in their dealings with others, providing constructive and appropriate challenge. Open to different perspectives and listens to others’ views and opinions, Builds strong relationships with people and teams that are directly linked to their own success

Key requirements for this role

• A deep understanding of end-to-end AP processes
• Ideally 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a large or complex organization
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools
• Able to communicate and challenge effectively with key stakeholders in the organisation
• Ability to work on own initiative, and have the confidence to challenge where processes could be improved
• A true self starter with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm

What's in it for you:

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
• 5% pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• Make a difference with your next role. Make it easyJet holidays
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