Accounts Payable Team Lead in Manchester

Ascent Recruitment Ltd is pleased to exclusively support a fantastic business near Salford searching for a hands-on Accounts Payable Team Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure all purchase invoices are processed in a timely fashion.
• Match supplier invoices to GRNs and process overhead invoices accurately.
• Communicate invoice discrepancies and ensure all are resolved promptly.
• Reconcile supplier statements by the end of the third week each month and chase missing documents.
• Process and code expense and overhead invoices to the correct cost centres and nominals.
• Assist with fixed asset invoice processing and maintain the rents and business rates payment schedule.
• Cover BACS payment runs and ledger rollovers when required.
• Support the Finance Manager and wider finance team with ad hoc tasks.

Skills & Attributes

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Payable Leadership
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised, methodical, and deadline-driven.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to chase information effectively.
• Confident with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Management experience
• Able to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Salary and Key Benefits

• Up to £33,000
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday, plus bank
• Free parking

If you are interested, apply now for a quick response.