Accounts Payable Team Leader

The Company

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, multi-entity organisation as they continue to strengthen their finance function. Following a period of transformation and team development, they are now seeking an Accounts Payable Team Lead to play a key role in driving consistency, improving processes, and supporting a high-performing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional ready to take the next step into a more influential, hands-on leadership role, working closely with the AP Manager to drive improvements, support a high-performing team, and contribute to an upcoming system implementation.

The Role

As Accounts Payable Team Lead, you ensure the smooth day-to-day running of a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily AP operations, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time
• Acting as the first point of escalation for queries across the AP team and wider business
• Supporting workload allocation across a multi-entity environment
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Driving consistency, compliance, and process improvements
• Supporting audit requirements and strengthening financial controls
• Playing a key role in an upcoming Oracle system implementation, including testing and transition support
• Coaching and supporting team members to enhance capability and performance

About You

You will be a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting others.

You will bring:

• Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment
• A solid understanding of Purchase-to-Pay processes and financial controls
• The ability to resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement
• Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues (formal management not essential)
• Confidence working with stakeholders across finance and operations
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience of system change or implementation would be advantageous

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)
• Flexible working hours (35-hour week)
• Study support 
• Additional benefits including healthcare options and holiday purchase