Head of Accounts Payable

HEYSHAM PORT LTD; Liverpool; In loco; GBP 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Up to 10% matched pension

Flexible benefits package

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health plans

Descrizione del lavoro

Heysham Port Ltd is seeking a Head of Accounts Payable to lead and optimise the AP function across Peel Ports Group. You will oversee supplier invoices, payments and reconciliations, while guiding the team and driving governance and continuous improvement.

The role requires senior AP leadership experience, strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay controls, and the ability to implement automation and new technologies to enhance efficiency and service.

Competenze

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) desired, significant AP/ Finance Operations experience considered.
• Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable function.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes and controls.
• Experience developing and managing high-performing teams.
• Track record of delivering operational efficiencies and working capital benefits.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing across functions.
• Excellent communication and change management capabilities.
• Understanding of governance, compliance and risk in finance ops.

Mansioni

• Lead and support delivery of efficient, well-controlled AP service across Peel Ports Group.
• Provide leadership to the AP team and foster development, collaboration and performance.
• Oversee supplier invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, master data and query resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, automation and new technologies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Treasury and operations to optimise Procure-to-Pay.

Conoscenze

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

Formazione

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Strumenti

SAP

Finance automation tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Date: 6 Oct 2026

Location: Liverpool, GB, L21 1LA

Head of Accounts Payable (AP)

Your Role

As our Head of Accounts Payable, you will lead and support the delivery of an efficient, well-controlled and customer-focused Accounts Payable service across Peel Ports Group.

You'll provide leadership to the Accounts Payable team, creating an environment where colleagues can develop, collaborate and perform at their best. You'll help ensure effective governance, policies and controls are in place across the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process, while monitoring performance measures and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and ways of working.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Finance, Procurement, Treasury and operational teams, you'll oversee supplier invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, master data management and query resolution. You'll also play an important role in driving continuous improvement through process optimisation, automation and the adoption of new technologies that support efficiency and a positive colleague and supplier experience.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK's leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK's leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What you'll bring

You will ideally hold a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, although significant relevant experience within Accounts Payable and Finance Operations will also be considered.

In addition, you will have:

• Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable function
• Strong understanding of end to end Procure-to-Pay processes and controls
• Experience developing and managing high performing teams
• A track record of delivering operational efficiencies, process improvements and working capital benefits
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting information to senior stakeholders
• Strong change management capabilities and experience implementing new processes, technologies or ways of working
• An understanding of governance, compliance and risk management within finance operations

It would also be advantageous if you have:

• Experience of SAP and finance process automation tools
• Knowledge of industry-leading Procure-to-Pay performance metrics and best practices
• Experience implementing automation, AI or digital transformation initiatives
• Understanding of data quality management and reporting within finance operations
• Experience working within logistics, transport, infrastructure or other asset-intensive industries

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness Insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more
• Commitment to learning and personal development. Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues through our Employee Assistance Programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we'd really like to hear from you!