Financial Operations Team Leader (Accounts Payable Portfolio)

Midwifery at the University; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Accounts Payable Team Leader to join their vibrant Financial Operations Team. This exciting role involves overseeing the Accounts Payable function, managing a team of Finance Assistants, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in a large organization. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and offers generous benefits, including progressive pay rates and opportunities for personal development. If you are motivated and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career average pension schemes

Retail savings

Onsite nursery

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Accounts Payable management in a large organization.
• Strong staff management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable function and team.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Staff Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Abilities

Education

Experience in Higher Education Sector

Job description

Financial Operations Team Leader (Accounts Payable Portfolio)

We are currently seeking a dynamic Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our busy Financial Operations Team.

You will oversee and manage the Accounts Payable function and a team of Finance Assistants, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments and compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. You will play a critical role in maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders.

You will work collaboratively with other team leaders in the Financial Operations Team, supporting each other to manage overall resources and prioritise work to contribute to the successful delivery of overall team objectives.

About you

You will be a proactive and experienced Accounts Payable manager with a proven track record in a large complex organisation. Experience in the Higher Education sector would be an added bonus, but not essential.

You will be experienced in staff management and developing and leading a high-performing team, with excellent communication skills. The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation is essential.

To succeed in this role you will be self-motivated with strong time management and organisational abilities. You will be keen to contribute to system and process improvements to deliver all processing activity efficiently and effectively.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave, and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery, and opportunities for training and personal development.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, and we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part-time.

To ensure fairness and equity, all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible. Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.