Accounts Payable Team Leader

Accounts Payable Team Leader | North Leicester | Temp to Perm | Up To £45,000 | Hybrid

Are you a dedicated finance professional with experience leading purchase ledger functions? Macildowie is excited to be partnering with a well-established organisation in Leicestershire to bring on board an experienced Purchase Ledger Team Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team in a role that offers stability and the chance to make a meaningful impact on a temp-to-perm basis.

Accounts Payable Team Leader
Salary: Up to £45k
Location: North Leicester
Flexibility: Hybrid working

About the Role:
As the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you'll report directly to the Finance Manager, overseeing the purchase ledger function across the group. You'll lead a team of seven Finance Assistants, ensuring all supplier payments are processed with accuracy and efficiency. Your expertise will be crucial in managing key supplier relationships, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the internal on boarding of suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Guide and mentor a team of Finance Assistants, distribute workload, and ensure team objectives are met.
• Transactional Processing: Oversee the processing of invoices, expenses, and payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Supplier Relationships: Build strong partnerships with suppliers, handling disputes and ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Internal Support: Assist in on boarding suppliers and addressing payment terms or process queries from across the business.
• Process Improvement: Drive efficiency's and enhancements within the purchase ledger processes.
• Compliance: Maintain adherence to internal controls, financial regulations, and audit requirements.

Who We're Looking For:
We're looking for someone with proven experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role and at least two years in a supervisory capacity. You'll have a solution-focused mind-set and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Ideal Experience and Skills:

• Experience with accounting software (Sage 50 and SAP Concur are a plus) and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.
• Software implementation experience is a bonus but not essential.

If you're a motivated leader with a passion for finance and a drive to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to explore this opportunity to take the next step in your career with Macildowie.

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