Accounts Payable Team Lead

3 days ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Ascent Recruitment Limited Full time £24,000 - £32,000 per year

Ascent Recruitment Ltd is pleased to exclusively support a fantastic business near Salford searching for a hands-on Accounts Payable Team Leader.

This exciting opportunity will suit someone with Accounts Payable experience looking to step up at a business with a great culture and internal progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the Accounts Payable team in day-to-day operations.
  • Ensure all purchase invoices are processed in a timely fashion.
  • Match supplier invoices to GRNs and process overhead invoices accurately.
  • Communicate invoice discrepancies and ensure all are resolved promptly.
  • Reconcile supplier statements by the end of the third week each month and chase missing documents.
  • Process and code expense and overhead invoices to the correct cost centres and nominals.
  • Assist with fixed asset invoice processing and maintain the rents and business rates payment schedule.
  • Cover BACS payment runs and ledger rollovers when required.
  • Support the Finance Manager and wider finance team with ad hoc tasks.

Skills & Attributes

  • Proven experience in Accounts Payable and comfortable leading by example
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Highly organised, methodical, and deadline-driven.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to chase information effectively.
  • Confident with Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Able to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Salary and Key Benefits

  • Up to £32,000
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank
  • Free parking

If you are interested, apply now for a quick response.



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