Accounts Payable Team Lead

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SGN Full time
Accounts Payable Team Lead

SGN is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team on a 6-month temp/perm contract. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for managing a small, dedicated accounts payable team, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, in accordance with performance and quality standards set out for the Accounts Payable team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and develop a team of 4 Accounts Payable Clerks to ensure vendor invoices are processed according to the vendor payment cycles, the Prompt Payment Code, and the company's defined policies and procedures.
  • Resolve vendor queries related to payments and invoices, and handle any escalated issues from the Accounts Payable Clerks.
  • Prepare both GBP and foreign payment runs, agreeing on data, and notifying finance that BACS submissions can be processed and authorised. Liaise with IT support if technical issues arise.
  • Escalate any potential issues and queries to the Accounts Payable Manager.
  • Maintain a full understanding of the Procure to Pay process.
  • Liaise with vendors to reconcile Statement of Accounts, ensuring all company expenses are accounted for while overseeing the team's supplier reconciliations.
  • Assist the AP Manager in compiling CIS deductions and uploading information to HMRC, along with the payment, according to the timetable to avoid penalties.
  • Prepare daily and monthly bank reconciliations and miscellaneous GL account reconciliations. Resolve returned payment allocations and prepare adhoc journal requests.
  • Support the AP Manager with internal and external auditor requests, providing documentation and advice for audits, and assisting with any adhoc reporting requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with external regulations and reporting (where applicable), supporting and maintaining policies and procedures, and monitoring and addressing the effectiveness of controls.
  • Set team objectives and conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with staff.

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years' experience of working within an Accounts Payable function, within a complex and large volume environment.
  • Solid knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures relating to Accounts Payable and Procurement.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (particularly Excel).
  • Good literacy skills.
  • Monitor quality and safety in the workplace.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Good communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

SGN is a leading company in cutting-edge research and development towards a net zero energy system. We're on a journey to transform the future of gas, and we think outside the box – futuristic technologies and robotics are leading our innovation so that we can strive everyday to make the world a better place and look after each other, and our customers' safety. Be part of something big and make a difference today.



  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SGN Full time

    Job Title: Accounts Payable Team LeadJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team at SGN. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for managing a small team of accounts payable clerks, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, and maintaining compliance with performance...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SGN Full time

    Job Title: Accounts Payable Team LeadJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team at SGN. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for managing a small team of accounts payable clerks, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, and maintaining compliance with performance...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SGN Full time

    Job Title: Accounts Payable Team LeadSGN is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team on a 6-month temp/perm contract. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for managing a small, dedicated accounts payable team, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, in accordance with performance and quality...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SGN Full time

    Job Title: Accounts Payable Team LeadSGN is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team on a 6-month temp/perm contract. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for managing a small, dedicated accounts payable team, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, in accordance with performance and quality...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SGN Full time

    Job Title: Accounts Payable Team LeadSGN is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team on a 6-month temp/perm contract. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for managing a small, dedicated accounts payable team, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, in accordance with performance and quality...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SGN Full time

    Accounts Payable Team LeadSGN is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team on a 6-month temp/perm contract.As a key member of our Accounts Payable team, you will be responsible for managing a small, dedicated team, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, in accordance with performance and quality standards.Key...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SGN Full time

    Accounts Payable Team LeaderSGN is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our team on a 6-month temp/perm contract. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for managing a small, dedicated accounts payable team, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, in accordance with performance and quality...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SGN Full time

    Accounts Payable Team LeaderSGN is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our team on a 6-month temp/perm contract. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for managing a small, dedicated accounts payable team, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, in accordance with performance and quality...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SGN Full time

    Accounts Payable Team LeaderSGN is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our team on a 6-month temp/perm contract. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for managing a small, dedicated accounts payable team, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, in accordance with performance and quality...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SGN Full time

    Accounts Payable Team LeaderSGN is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our team on a 6-month temp/perm contract. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for managing a small, dedicated accounts payable team, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, in accordance with performance and quality...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Cornerstone Full time

    Job Title: Accounts Payable Team LeaderWe're seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our team at Cornerstone. As a key member of our finance department, you'll be responsible for managing a small team of accounts payable clerks, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments in accordance with performance and quality...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Cornerstone Full time

    About the RoleWe're seeking a skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our team at Cornerstone. As a key member of our finance department, you will be responsible for managing a small team of Accounts Payable Clerks, ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, and maintaining a full understanding of the Procure to Pay...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom CLYDE UK SERVICES COMPANY Full time

    Job Title: Accounts Payable ClerkClyde & Co is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Scotland. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes.Key Responsibilities:Monitor and process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom CLYDE UK SERVICES COMPANY Full time

    Job Title: Accounts Payable ClerkClyde & Co is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Scotland. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes.Key Responsibilities:Monitor and process supplier invoices, ensuring timely payment and...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom CLYDE UK SERVICES COMPANY Full time

    Job Title: Accounts Payable ClerkClyde & Co is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Scotland. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes.Key Responsibilities:Monitor and process supplier invoices, ensuring timely payment and...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom CLYDE UK SERVICES COMPANY Full time

    Job Title: Accounts Payable ClerkClyde & Co is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Scotland. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes.Key Responsibilities:Monitor and process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    Accounts Payable Administrator OpportunityPertemps Network Group is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Administrator to join their finance team in Glasgow City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start their career in finance and gain valuable experience in accounts payable.Key Responsibilities:Assist...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    Accounts Payable Administrator OpportunityPertemps Network Group is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Administrator to join their finance team in Glasgow City Centre.Key Responsibilities:Assist with the resolution of queried invoices and ensure direct debit accounts are up to dateParticipate in the accounts payable team mailbox...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    Accounts Payable Administrator OpportunityPertemps Network Group is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Administrator to join their finance team in Glasgow City Centre.Key Responsibilities:Assist with the resolution of queried invoices and ensure direct debit accounts are up to dateParticipate in the accounts payable team mailbox...


  • Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

    Pertemps Network Group is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Administrator to join their finance team in Glasgow City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start their career in finance and gain valuable experience in accounts payable.The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the resolution of queried invoices,...