AP Team Lead: KPI-Driven Process Improvement

Jobtailor

Lockington

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to manage end-to-end AP processes across multiple units in the UK. The role focuses on timely invoice processing, payment runs, and ROS submissions, with responsibility for a small team and performance reviews.

You will drive process improvements, ensure SLA/KPI adherence, and collaborate with stakeholders including sites and suppliers to deliver accurate financial operations.

Qualifications

  • Must demonstrate a high level of written and numerical literacy.
  • Must demonstrate a high level of Accounts Payable knowledge.
  • Understanding the AP end-to-end process and environment is essential.
  • Experience supervising/managing a team.
  • Ability to plan, organise and manage time.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of all invoices and credit notes within SLAs and KPIs.
  • Perform payment run checks and approvals for multiple business units.
  • Submit online payments to Irish Revenue (ROS).
  • Report and monitor KPIs in line with company objectives.
  • Supervise approximately three direct reports and conduct annual performance reviews.
  • Hold regular one-to-ones with the team and build stakeholder relationships.
  • Assist the Head of Accounts Payable with change implementation and process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable Knowledge
Team Management
Process Improvement
KPI Monitoring
Numerical Literacy

Tools

ROS (Irish Revenue)

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to manage end-to-end AP processes across multiple units in the UK. The role focuses on timely invoice processing, payment runs, and ROS submissions, with responsibility for a small team and performance reviews.

You will drive process improvements, ensure SLA/KPI adherence, and collaborate with stakeholders including sites and suppliers to deliver accurate financial operations.

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