Overview
In this role you will lead an Accounts Payable team within Lineage’s Shared Service Centre, driving timely, accurate invoice processing and strong people development. You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and support the UK transition and stabilisation of AP activities. You’ll foster a culture of ownership and collaboration while delivering high service levels. This hands-on leadership position offers shaping AP operations and contributing to a global logistics mission.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive pay
- paid time off
- skills training and development
- cycle-to-work scheme
- loan and savings preferential rates
- 24/7 employee assistance line
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Accounts Payable specialists
- Manage daily workloads, priorities and work queues
- Conduct regular one-to-ones and support individual development
- Coordinate onboarding, training and cross-training within the team
- Monitor AP performance, backlogs and service levels
- Support the team with invoice, supplier and payment queries and escalations
- Ensure processes, procedures and internal controls are consistently followed
- Promote teamwork, accountability and a positive working environment
- Identify opportunities to implement process improvements and drive efficiency
Key requirements
- Previous Accounts Payable or P2P experience
- Experience supervising or leading a team
- Strong people-management, coaching and communication skills
- Supportive and approachable leadership style
- Good organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage priorities in a busy environment
- Experience with ERP/AP systems; Workday or AppZen is advantageous
- Good Excel skills
- Fluent English; additional European languages advantageous
- people-management
- coaching and communication
- organized and problem-solving
- ERP/AP systems
- Workday
- AppZen
Accounts Payable Team Leader – EMEA in Heywood employer: Lineage Logistics
At Lineage Logistics, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where every team member plays a vital role in transforming the food supply chain. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, our employees thrive in a supportive culture that values innovation and teamwork. Located in a fun and social atmosphere, we ensure that your contributions are recognised and that you have access to resources that promote your wellbeing and career advancement.
