AP Team Leader

ACCA Careers; Amersfoort; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 holidays

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee the AP function across the EMEA region. The role combines people leadership with process improvement in a dynamic international environment.

The successful candidate will lead a capable AP team, coordinate end-to-end processes, ensure timely invoice processing, and drive automation initiatives while collaborating with Procurement, Finance and Treasury.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• 5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable
• Experience leading or coaching a finance team
• Strong knowledge of AP and Procure-to-Pay processes
• Experience with SAP (VIM, Concur or similar ERP systems)

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Coordinate the end-to-end AP process across the EMEA region.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and payment execution.
• Drive process optimisation and automation initiatives within Accounts Payable.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Treasury and other international stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies and accounting standards.
• Monitor KPIs, service levels and team performance.
• Support audits and contribute to finance improvement projects.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

VIM/Concur

Job description

As Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable function across the EMEA region. You will combine people leadership with process improvement, ensuring accurate invoice processing, strong stakeholder collaboration and continuous optimisation of AP operations within a dynamic international organisation.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international consumer goods company with a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability and operational excellence. Supporting multiple markets across EMEA, the organisation offers a collaborative and people-focused culture where continuous improvement, professional development and long-term career opportunities are at the heart of the business.

Description

• Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team
• Coordinate the end-to-end AP process across the EMEA region
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and payment execution
• Drive process optimisation and automation initiatives within Accounts Payable
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Treasury and other international stakeholders
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies and accounting standards
• Monitor KPIs, service levels and team performance
• Support audits and contribute to finance improvement projects

Profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within Accounts Payable
• Previous experience leading or coaching a finance team
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes
• Experience with SAP (VIM, Concur or similar ERP systems is an advantage)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, organized and solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus

Job Offer

• Salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• 25 holidays
• Pension scheme and travel allowance
• International and collaborative working environment
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Plenty of scope to improve processes and make a real impact