Location : Kettering, 4 days office-based, 1 day working from home
This is an opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader professional to step into a leadership role where you will take ownership of the end-to-end AP function. You will lead and develop a small team, strengthen controls, and continuously improve processes in a fast-paced, growing environment while working closely with stakeholders across the business.
Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing in line with SLAs
Manage, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
Prioritise workloads effectively and monitor performance against agreed KPIs
Oversee invoice processing, approvals, supplier reconciliations and query resolution
Manage employee expenses and credit card claims, ensuring compliance and maximising VAT recovery
Maintain the AP ledger, minimising blocked invoices and debit balances, and ensuring reconciliation to the general ledger
Manage payment runs and prepare weekly cash payment forecasts
Own creditor and GRNI balance sheet reconciliations
Act as the main point of contact for external auditors for the AP function
Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures
Support internal controls, compliance initiatives and wider finance projects
Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and refining processes to meet business needs
Skills & Experience Required
At least 5 years’ Accounts Payable operational experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing an Accounts Payable team
Strong understanding of AP processes and their impact on the wider accounting function
Proven experience documenting processes and driving improvements using KPIs
Confident managing deadlines and priorities in a high-volume environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems
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