Accounts Payable Team Leader

A leading logistics and supply chain management organisation is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join their thriving team in Birchwood to fulfill a 6 month contract. This role offers you the opportunity to guide a dedicated group of Accounts Payable Analysts, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. You will be at the heart of a supportive environment where employee development, recognition, and wellbeing.

As an Accounts Payable Team Leader based in Warrington, you will play a pivotal role in guiding your team towards excellence in invoice processing and payment management. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve delegating tasks thoughtfully to ensure accuracy and compliance across all transactions. You will oversee payment runs using multiple methods while supporting audit activities by managing documentation requirements. Compliance with financial regulations will be central to your work as you regularly review progress against KPIs. Providing constructive feedback and clear instructions will help nurture your team's development.

Specific duties:

• Delegate tasks effectively to ensure your team processes high volumes of supplier invoices accurately, compliantly, and promptly.
• Review and approve or reject payment runs across various methods such as BACS, CHAPS, and cheques to maintain financial integrity.
• Support both internal and external audits by overseeing the provision of necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and other relevant financial standards to safeguard organisational interests.
• Regularly monitor team progress using reporting tools and KPIs, identifying achievements while providing constructive support where needed.
• Deliver feedback in a considerate manner to direct reports, clearly delegating instructions within your team for optimal performance.
• Engage professionally with senior colleagues, third parties, and suppliers to maintain robust relationships and clear communication.
• Manage internal or external escalations efficiently, ensuring concise communication throughout resolution processes.

To excel as an Accounts Payable Team Leader in Birchwood, you will bring proven expertise in managing teams within fast-paced finance environments. Your proficiency in advanced Excel functions enables you to analyse data thoroughly for informed decision-making. Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems ensures seamless workflow management.

• Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks effectively within a busy accounts payable environment while maintaining accuracy under pressure.
• Proven experience reviewing payment runs across BACS, CHAPS, cheques or similar methods with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Excel for advanced data analysis including Pivot tables, Filters, CONCAT functions, IF statements, VLOOKUPs, and graphical presentations.
• Competence in Outlook and Word alongside the ability to produce advanced PowerPoint presentations for reporting purposes.
• High working knowledge of SAP (ECC6 or S/4) and VIM or equivalent ERP systems for efficient workflow management.
• Understanding of payment terms and methods as well as their impact on suppliers and company cashflow.
• Familiarity with tax reporting requirements including VAT compliance and its implications for organisational standing with HMRC.

This organisation stands out as one of the UK's most respected logistics specialists thanks to its unwavering commitment to employee wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, and professional development. The company’s extensive network covers the entire UK & Ireland supply chain landscape—offering employees exposure to industry-leading practices across warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, co-packing, and bonded divisions.

If you are ready for your next step in accounts payable leadership within a supportive environment that values growth and recognition—this is your moment!

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