At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Accounts Payable team and drive process improvements.
- Company: Well-established organisation with a focus on finance excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to work with advanced AP automation technology.
- Why this job: Take ownership of AP processes and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Accounts Payable and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract – 2 year Contract
Day Rate: £250 - £300 per day (PAYE)
About the Opportunity
We are working with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to join their finance team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, leading a small team while driving process improvements and supporting the continued development of the purchase-to-pay process.
Working closely with senior finance leaders and key business stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring an efficient, well-controlled and high-performing Accounts Payable function, while maximising the use of AP automation technology and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable function, managing and developing the AP team, and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained across the purchase-to-pay process.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the Accounts Payable team, ensuring high levels of accuracy, efficiency and service delivery.
- Oversee the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process, ensuring invoices and supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.
- Drive the effective use of Medius AP automation software, identifying opportunities to maximise system capability and improve efficiency.
- Standardise Accounts Payable processes across the business, implementing best practice and consistent ways of working.
- Monitor supplier ledgers and reconciliation processes, ensuring outstanding items are investigated and resolved promptly.
- Review aged creditors and associated reporting, ensuring transparency and timely resolution of outstanding balances.
- Work closely with Treasury to coordinate.
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