Accounts Payable

Morgan McKinley (South West) • Temporary • Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom • £20 - £25 / hour • 2d ago

Job Specification - Accounts Payable Team Leader

Purpose of the Role

The Accounts Payable Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of nine, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments while delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. The role focuses on driving team performance, maintaining financial controls and continuously improving Accounts Payable processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a team of 9 Accounts Payable Administrators.
Manage team performance through regular one-to-ones, coaching and appraisals.
Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.
Monitor workloads, resolve escalated supplier queries and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls and audit requirements.
Support month-end activities, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
Monitor departmental KPIs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service.
Work collaboratively with Finance, Procurement and operational teams to support business objectives.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support system or process changes.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Previous experience leading an Accounts Payable or Finance team.
Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes.
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Desirable

AAT qualification or equivalent.
Experience with ERP/finance systems and process improvement initiatives.

Success Measures

Accurate and timely invoice processing and supplier payments.
Achievement of departmental KPIs.
High levels of supplier and stakeholder satisfaction.
An engaged, high-performing team.
Continuous improvement in efficiency and service delivery.

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