P2P Team Lead — Lead AP & Process Excellence

Addleshaw Goddard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Purchase to Pay Team Leader to manage the Accounts Payable team. You will oversee invoice processing and partner with finance stakeholders to ensure high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate will have strong business partnering skills and a solid understanding of financial controls. This position fosters an inclusive environment and encourages personal growth and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and developing operational finance teams.
• Strong business partnering skills with stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of financial controls and VAT.
• Skilled in working under pressure to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team ensuring high-quality output.
• Oversee invoice processing payments and accurate purchase order records.
• Partner with finance stakeholders to deliver client-shaped support.
• Handle audit requests and ensure audit-ready processing.
• Provide training on financial processes to the wider business.

Skills

Team management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Financial controls

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading legal firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Purchase to Pay Team Leader to manage the Accounts Payable team. You will oversee invoice processing and partner with finance stakeholders to ensure high-quality outputs. The ideal candidate will have strong business partnering skills and a solid understanding of financial controls. This position fosters an inclusive environment and encourages personal growth and development.