Accounts Payable Team Leader

As Senior Accounts Payable Executive, you will oversee the end-to-end AP function within a fast-moving, private equity–backed travel business. You will ensure the accurate and timely processing of high‐volume, multi‐currency supplier invoices, maintain robust financial controls, and drive continuous improvements across the AP process.Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and wider finance team, you will play a critical role in supporting strong cashflow management, key business stakeholders, supplier relationships, and operational efficiency during an exciting period of growth and transformation.Key Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two Accounts Payable Executives, promoting a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement.Oversee day-to-day workflow planning to ensure timely processing and query resolution.Manage the end-to-end invoice process through the Kefron AP and Sage 200 systems, ensuring accuracy, correct authorisation routing, and adherence to internal controls.Ensure correct nominal ledger coding and alignment with cost‐centre structures across the group.Drive best practice use of the AP automation platform, identifying configuration or process improvements.Multi‐Currency & Payment OperationsProcess supplier payments across multiple global currencies, ensuring accuracy of exchange rates, bank details, and payment approvals.Support weekly cashflow forecasting by providing clear visibility of upcoming AP commitments.Maintain strong controls around supplier account set-up and changes.Supplier & Internal Stakeholder ManagementAct as the primary point of contact for supplier queries, ensuring timely and professional resolution.Partner with internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve upstream processes.Escalate issues where necessary to commercial owners while maintaining strong supplier relationships.Reconciliations & Financial ControlPerform regular supplier statement reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are investigated and resolved.Conduct AP ledger reviews, clearing aged items and highlighting risks or anomalies to the Group Financial Controller.Support month‐end close activities, including AP accruals and reporting.Ensure compliance with financial policies, audit requirements, and private‐equity reporting standards.Skills, Experience & CompetenciesProven experience in an Accounts Payable leadership role within a similarly sized, multi-currency environment.Strong understanding of AP controls, invoice workflows, and end‐to‐end P2P processes.Experience with Sage 200 beneficial; confidence adopting new systems essential.Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across finance and operational teams.Highly organised, detail‐driven, and able to thrive in a high‐volume, fast-paced, multi-currency environment.Solution‐focused mindset with a proactive approach to improving processes and system utilisation.Demonstrates commercial awareness, particularly in relation to cashflow and supplier terms.Experience within private equity and / or travel or consumer sector advantageous, though not essential.Excel skills with the ability to analyse and reconcile large data sets.Build a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement to processes and systemsWhy Join?This role places you at the heart of a high‐growth, PE‐backed travel brand with the mandate to transform finance into a strategic powerhouse. You will shape the systems, processes, and leadership foundations that enable superior performance.

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