Accounts Payable Team Leader

Gloucester Temporary View Job Description
The Accounts Payable Team Leader oversees the Accounts Payable team, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and promptly while maintaining strong supplier and internal relationships. The role also involves managing two direct reports, identifying and implementing process improvements, supporting technology integration, and ensuring compliance with accounting and legal standards.
  • Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
  • Long term contract with possibility of going permanent

About Our Client

The company is a large organisation in the Industrial / Manufacturing industry, with a robust presence in Gloucester and around the UK. It prides itself on delivering superior products and services to its clients, and providing an encouraging environment for its employees to flourish.

Job Description

  • Provide essential data for operational accounting
  • Supervise and mentor Accounts Assistants
  • Process invoices and credits promptly and accurately
  • Approve invoices without purchase orders
  • Foster strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
  • Match supplier statements with AP Ledger and GRNI
  • Execute weekly multi-currency payment runs
  • Demonstrate exemplary behaviour
  • Ensure high service standards and customer satisfaction
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Assist with new technology integration
  • Represent Accounts Payable in review meetings
  • Participate in Accounts Payable hiring
  • Adhere to Group accounting procedures
  • Complete month-end tasks accurately and on schedule
  • Comply with legal, audit, and internal control requirements

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant for the Accounts Payable Team Leader role will have significant experience in accounts payable or general accounting, demonstrating proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office applications. They will possess strong analytical skills, excellent organisational abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of the 'purchase to pay' process. Additionally, they will have proven experience in managing and developing team members, fostering a positive and professional work environment, and identifying opportunities for process improvements and technology integration. Prior experience with SAP and working within a Shared Service Centre environment is desirable.

What's on Offer

  • An attractive hourly rate
  • A temporary role with the potential for permanent placement.
  • A positive and engaging company culture within the Industrial / Manufacturing industry.
  • Hybrid working



We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and explore this fantastic opportunity to develop their career within a highly respected organisation.

Contact
Harry Brooking
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6727725
Phone number
+44 117 906 5134

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Payable
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Gloucester
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Harry Brooking
Consultant phone
+44 117 906 5134
Job reference
JN-042025-6727725