AP Team Lead - High-Volume Invoicing & Improvement

Michael Page Finance; Newport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

On-site parking

Career development opportunities

Supportive finance leadership team

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Newport is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to head a busy purchase ledger function and drive continuous improvement across finance operations. You will lead a team, manage supplier relationships and ensure robust controls within a high‑volume environment.

Key duties include leading and developing the Purchase Ledger Clerks, overseeing high‑volume invoice processing, managing supplier payment runs, approving reconciliations, resolving queries, supporting month‑end

Qualifications

• Experience leading an Accounts Payable team
• High-volume Purchase Ledger knowledge
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience working in a high-volume environment
• ERP system experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Purchase Ledger Clerks
• Oversee high-volume invoice processing activities
• Manage supplier payment runs
• Review and approve supplier reconciliations
• Resolve complex supplier queries and escalations
• Monitor AP controls, compliance and accuracy
• Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Support month-end activities and reporting
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders

Skills

Team leadership

Accounts Payable

High-volume processing

Communication

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Michael Page Finance in Newport is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to head a busy purchase ledger function and drive continuous improvement across finance operations. You will lead a team, manage supplier relationships and ensure robust controls within a high‑volume environment.

Key duties include leading and developing the Purchase Ledger Clerks, overseeing high‑volume invoice processing, managing supplier payment runs, approving reconciliations, resolving queries, supporting month‑end