Accounts Payable Team Leader

Acteon provides a range of industry-leading products and services to support marine and subsea projects for the renewable, nearshore construction and oil and gas sectors across all phases of the lifecycle. We develop and engineer solutions and integrated services using data and knowledge-based insight across our customers' dynamic floating and fixed physical infrastructure.

Acteon is looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader on a full-time, permanent basis. The Accounts Payable Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accounts payable team and ensuring smooth financial operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor the accounts payable team.
• Use the company system APP (Acteon People Portal) to set and manage direct reports objectives, training and development requirements and regular goal reviews.
• Comply with and promote the Company's vision, values, and policies, and comply with all legal requirements.
• Interact with staff and contribute new ideas and solutions as part of a continuous improvement process.
• Manage attendance and address any individual issues proactively.
• Assign tasks and manage workloads to ensure timely completion of duties.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
• Oversee the processing of vendor invoices (including 3-way matching as necessary), ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Resolve discrepancies and issues related to invoice processing.
• Ensure timely approval and payment of invoices.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and address any payment-related inquiries.
• Resolve vendor disputes and discrepancies.
• Engage with BL to continue to resolve.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and review accounts payable reports and metrics.
• Analyse accounts payable data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Oversee the use of accounts payable systems and software.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the accounts payable system.
• Train team members on system usage and best practices.
• Review and align processes across participating Business Lines.
• Develop and implement "best practices" utilising the full functionality of the ERP system.

Required

• Extensive experience in an accounts payable environment.
• Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles.
• High level of IT aptitude and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to in-house systems and suggest improvements.