At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Accounts Payable team and manage supplier accounts efficiently.
- Company: Birmingham Housing Association dedicated to supporting local communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 26 days leave, health cash plan, and gym membership options.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Take ownership of finance operations and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in Accounts Payable and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to take the next step in your career? This permanent Accounts Payable Team Leader opportunity with a Birmingham Housing Association offers the chance to take ownership of the purchase ledger function, support a junior team member and play a key role in maintaining an efficient and effective finance operation. Offering a competitive salary between £30,000-£35,000, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work for an organisation committed to supporting local communities, this is an ideal role for someone with strong supplier ledger experience, advanced Excel skills and previous team leadership or supervisory responsibility.
This Accounts Payable Team Leader role offers the following benefits:
- A permanent role within a supportive and collaborative finance team
- 26 days annual leave, plus a day off for your birthday following successful completion of probation, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
- Employer Pension contributions
- Health Cash Plan for employees and their families
- Cycle Purchase Scheme and GymFlex membership options
In this position, you will be:
- Taking ownership of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier accounts are accurate, up to date and well maintained
- Managing and reconciling supplier ledgers, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Chasing outstanding invoices, credits and queries to maintain a clean and current ledger
- Building strong relationships with suppliers, budget holders and internal stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently
- Supporting and providing day-to-day guidance to a Purchase Ledger Assistant
- Taking a proactive approach to improving processes, controls and ways of working within the AP function
- Acting as the go-to person for Accounts Payable queries, providing clear explanations and ownership of issues through to resolution
I'd love to speak to someone who has:
- Significant experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or Transactional Finance environment
- Team Leader, Senior Accounts Payable or supervisory experience within a finance function
- Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and reporting
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities
This permanent Accounts Payable Team Leader position is ideal for someone looking to progress their finance career within a supportive company that offers excellent benefits, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to an established finance function.
If this role sounds like your next step, apply now or contact Charlotte Sutton at (url removed).
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