PO & Project Coordinator Lead / AP Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chelmsford is looking for a proactive PO & Project Coordinator / AP Team Lead. In this hybrid role, you will manage a team of coordinators, ensuring efficient PO processing while driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background and experience in accounts payable, contributing to a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in team leadership with focus on performance management.
• Experience in accounts payable or similar roles with exposure to queue management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of ~6 coordinators.
• Raising and managing purchase orders (POs) end-to-end.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

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04.06.2025

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Location: Reading (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)

Type: Permanent

Are you a hands-on team leader with a knack for problem-solving and process improvement? We're looking for a proactive and experienced PO & Project Coordinator / AP Team Lead to join our dynamic team in Reading.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and managing a team of ~6 coordinators – setting direction, driving performance, and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Playing an active role in day-to-day operations – raising and managing purchase orders (POs) end-to-end and resolving internal customer queries.
• Ensuring smooth and efficient PO processing with high attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders – a customer-centric mindset is essential.
• Championing the adoption of new tools and improvements in process and workflow efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in team leadership – performance management, conflict resolution, and direction-setting.
• A “doer” mentality – not afraid to roll up your sleeves and handle high-volume PO activity directly.
• Experience in accounts payable or similar roles with exposure to queue management and fast-paced environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in ambiguous, evolving settings.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills – comfortable liaising with stakeholders across the business.

Ideal Background:

• AP Team Lead or similar role with high-volume, transactional process ownership.
• Experience handling a significant number of Purchase Orders
• Customer facing - will be dealing with suppliers as well as internal staff
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and change adoption.
• Telecoms experience is a plus but not required.

If you're ready to lead from the front, drive change, and support a busy and fast-moving team – we’d love to hear from you!