Senior AP Team Lead — Drive Efficient Payables

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee the AP function and lead a small team. The role focuses on end-to-end AP processing, maintaining accuracy, and resolving supplier queries, while driving process improvements and robust controls.

The successful candidate will have proven Team Leader experience, strong AP knowledge, and excellent communication and problem-solving abilities to support cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an Accounts Payable function or team.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end AP processes and controls.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Proven leadership capabilities to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team.
• Oversee the end-to-end AP process from invoice to payment.
• Ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Manage queries and resolve supplier issues.
• Monitor team performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support process improvements and maintain strong financial controls.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across the wider business.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Team Leader experience

AP processes

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee the AP function and lead a small team. The role focuses on end-to-end AP processing, maintaining accuracy, and resolving supplier queries, while driving process improvements and robust controls.

The successful candidate will have proven Team Leader experience, strong AP knowledge, and excellent communication and problem-solving abilities to support cross-functional stakeholders.