Accounts Payable Team Lead
2 days ago
Salford
Accounts Payable Team Leader // Salford // Permanent // Hybrid We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a long-established market leading business in Salford and act as a number two to the Accounts Payable Manager. This role will suit an individual with previous Team Leader experience, or an AP specialist with experience of being a senior AP team member, used to dealing with escalations and leading from the front, who wants to step into a supervisory role. The successful person will support the AP manager to oversee the Accounts Payable team of seven and ensure a consistent, accurate, and timely service. They will be an escalation point for the team, helping with queries and problem-solving. They will possess good knowledge of all aspects of the AP function and will utilise this with hands-on responsibilities alongside supervision, including maintaining selected accounts, assisting with with audits and payments and helping with process and systems improvement. Key Responsibilities • Ensure purchase invoices and credits are processed by the team promptly each month, • Provide support and guidance to team members, • Support with training where required, • Cover for the AP Manager when needed, • Deal with complex, escalated queries, • Process expense, overhead, and fixed asset invoices, • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve all discrepancies, • Review unmatched GRN and stock return reports monthly, • Manage invoice handling from the shared inbox, • Support BACS runs and period-end ledger rollovers when required, • Handle inter-depot transactions and payment setups, • Maintain rent and business rates payment schedules, • Support with process improvement, • Assist with audits, • Carry out reporting as needed, • Carry out ad hoc duties as required Key Skills • Sound end to end AP knowledge, preferably within a stock-related industry, • Experience of being a senior member of the team and a 'go-to' subject expert, • A desire to lead and develop others, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, • Methodical and deadline-focused, • Strong Excel and Word skills, • Works well under pressure, • Confident communicator with strong chase-up skills 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing after 2 years, on-site parking/ public transport close by, Hybrid working (2 days wfh), 9-5 with poss flex, Healthcare plan , DIS Life Insurance. Friendly, relaxed culture with a focus on good work life balance.