Accounts Payable/Finance Team Leader

Accounts Payable/Finance Team Leader

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Morgan McKinley

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to ensure timely processing of supplier invoices and payments.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking finance team focused on excellence and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, engaging environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by driving team performance and improving financial processes.
  • Qualifications: Experience in leading finance teams and strong knowledge of Accounts Payable.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

About the job 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. **To apply for the role please call Lucy on or click on apply**

Accounts Payable/Finance Team Leader employer: Morgan McKinley

Morgan McKinley offers an exceptional work environment for a Terraform & AWS DevOps Engineer, providing the opportunity to collaborate with a leading UK insurance and financial services company. Employees benefit from a culture of innovation and support, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic, multi-vendor setting. The company's commitment to employee well-being and career advancement makes it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Morgan McKinley

Contact Details:

Morgan McKinley Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Accounts Payable/Finance Team Leader

Leadership Skills
Accounts Payable Knowledge
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook