Interim Accounts Payable Team Lead

Camino Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Camino Search is seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Team Lead for a fast-growing management consultancy in central London. You will own the busy AP function, lead a small team, and ensure timely processing and accurate coding.

This contract runs for a minimum of three months, with a pay rate up to £400 per day inside IR35, and requires one on-site day per week to support stakeholders and maintain controls.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in accounts payable, with 2+ years in a management role.
• Experience in high-volume invoice processing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Available immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable cycle and ensure timeliness.
• Lead and support a small AP team, prioritising workloads.
• Ensure accurate coding, approvals and internal controls.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries promptly.
• Support month-end close and audit requirements.

Skills

Leadership

AP processing

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

An established and fast‑growing management consultancy is seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Team Lead to take ownership of a busy, high‑volume AP function. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings strong process discipline, and enjoys leading by example.

The role is a contract role for a minimum period of three months, paying up to £400 per day inside IR35. The role requires 1 day per week, based in central London

About the Role

You will oversee the end‑to‑end accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time, supplier relationships are well managed, and internal stakeholders receive a reliable and responsive service. You will lead a small team of accounts payable specialists, having overall responsibility for the function and its performance

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full AP process, from invoice receipt to payment
• Leading and supporting a small AP team, ensuring workloads are prioritised effectively
• Ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and compliance with internal controls, driving best practices
• Manage the reconciling of supplier statements and resolving queries promptly, as requests rise through the chain of command
• Managing payment schedules and cash‑flow considerations
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve accuracy
• Acting as the main point of contact for suppliers and internal departments
• Supporting the month‑end close and audit requirements

About You

• Strong experience in a high‑volume invoice processing environment within a leadership position
• 7+ years of experience within accounts payable, 2+ years within management
• Previous exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Confident in leading or mentoring others, even in an informal capacity
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Immediately available or available at very short notice