Accounts Payable Team Lead

1 week ago

Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Medlock Partners Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

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.

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