Senior Accounts Payable Lead

Deliveroo; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in London is seeking an Accounts Payable supervisor to oversee daily operations and lead a dynamic team. This role requires a strong understanding of the Accounts Payable process and experience in a high volume environment. You will be responsible for team development, KPI reporting, and maintaining supplier accounts. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure and possesses strong Excel and MS Office skills. This position is based in our London HQ, requiring in-office work three days a week.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Generous annual leave

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the AP process and experience in a high volume AP function.
• Ability to handle tight deadlines and fast-paced environments.
• Strong skills across MS Office products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational Accounts Payable process.
• Lead the AP team for efficient task communication.
• Provide management reports including KPI analysis.
• Manage supplier accounts and statement reconciliations.
• Create efficiencies in AP processes.

Skills

Understanding of AP process

System experience with accounting packages

Ability to work under pressure

Excel skills – intermediate level

Strong MS Office skills

Job description

About the role:

You will be responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operational Accounts Payable processes for all countries Deliveroo operates in. You will be based in our London HQ office, where you will be required to work in the office 3‑days a week.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager you will be managing all AP Processes. This includes:

• Leading the AP team to ensure all daily, weekly & monthly tasks are communicated and actioned effectively.

• Providing weekly and monthly reports to management, including KPI metric analysis.

• Developing team members to meet individual and team KPI’s. Assist with team members personal development.

• Timely and accurate transaction processing and query handling (in relation to invoices, credit notes and expenses).

• Inbox management.

• Supplier account management including statement reconciliations.

• Scoping AP Processes for new vendors and new markets.

• Creating and maintaining efficiencies within the AP processes.

• Ah‑hoc duties as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Good understanding of the AP process, having held a Senior AP clerk position previously and experience within a high volume AP function.
• Strong system experience and prior knowledge of accounting packages and P2P.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced transactional environment under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excel skills – intermediate level.
• Strong skill set across MS Office products including Word and Excel preferred but not essential.

Why Deliveroo

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.

We are a technology‑driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well‑being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country‑specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are – your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest‑growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.