At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead accounts payable operations and manage vendor relationships in a global finance setting.
- Company: Dynamic finance team with a focus on process improvement and operational efficiency.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for proactive finance professionals looking to thrive in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact on international finance operations.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in accounts payable, strong SAP knowledge, and excellent organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
- Accounts Payable Lead
- Contract Period: 01 June 2026 – 31 August 2026 Bournemouth - Hybrid
- Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead Coordinator to oversee accounts payable operations, travel and entertainment expenses, banking disbursements, document management, and vendor relationships within a global finance environment.
This role will support international business operations across multiple regions and will also contribute to financial reconciliations, accrual management, process improvement initiatives, and systems optimisation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, including pre-audit, posting, payments, banking disbursements, and document imaging.
- Process employee travel and entertainment expense reports through multiple systems and data sources.
- Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and within agreed timelines across international entities.
- Maintain and update the vendor master database for transactional and tax reporting purposes.
- Manage contractual cost calculations, payments, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Verify, organise, and maintain accounts payable transaction records and reports.
- Support process automation, systems improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Work closely with finance leadership and technical teams to maintain and improve accounts payable systems and controls.
- Assist with onboarding new business entities and integrating them into existing finance processes.
- Support wider team initiatives, process improvements, and operational problem-solving activities.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 3–5 years’ experience within accounts payable or finance operations.
- Strong knowledge of SAP Accounts Payable systems or similar ERP platforms.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, document imaging systems, and banking/payment systems.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work effectively under pressure.
- Experience working within international or multi-region business environments is advantageous.
- Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with strong accounts payable experience, systems knowledge, and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced international environment.
They will be comfortable managing transactional finance processes while supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
Accounts Payable Lead in Bournemouth employer: Albion Rye Associates
As a leading healthcare insights and research consultancy, this company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and professional growth. With a strong focus on employee autonomy and a hybrid or remote working model, team members enjoy the flexibility to balance their personal and professional lives while contributing to impactful global healthcare research. The company is committed to nurturing talent, providing clear pathways for progression into executive leadership roles, making it an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the healthcare sector.
