Open role
Accounts Payable Team Leader - Hybrid -Immediate
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Temporary
- Full Time
- £35,000 - £37,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Gleeson Recruitment Group are pleased to be supporting a growing and well-established organisation in the appointment of an Accounts Payable Team Leader based in Birmingham City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional ready to step into a leadership role, overseeing day-to-day AP operations while supporting the continued development of processes and team capability.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Payable Team Leader will play a key role within the finance team, ensuring the smooth and accurate running of Accounts Payable activities across multiple entities. The role will involve building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, driving efficiency within processes, and supporting the development of a collaborative and high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, expenses, and credit card transactions across multiple entities
Prepare and process supplier payments in line with agreed schedules
Post bank transactions and carry out regular reconciliations
Maintain strong financial controls and support continuous improvement of AP processes
Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve queries and improve workflows
Lead, motivate, and support a growing Accounts Payable team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets
Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies
Provide support to the wider finance team on ad hoc tasks and projects as required
What You'll Bring
Previous experience working within Accounts Payable, ideally with some supervisory or mentoring responsibility
Around four years' experience within an AP or similar finance environment
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate financial records
Confident communication skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships
A proactive mindset and an interest in improving processes and supporting team development
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Payable Team Leader will play a key role within the finance team, ensuring the smooth and accurate running of Accounts Payable activities across multiple entities. The role will involve building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, driving efficiency within processes, and supporting the development of a collaborative and high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, expenses, and credit card transactions across multiple entities
Prepare and process supplier payments in line with agreed schedules
Post bank transactions and carry out regular reconciliations
Maintain strong financial controls and support continuous improvement of AP processes
Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve queries and improve workflows
Lead, motivate, and support a growing Accounts Payable team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets
Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies
Provide support to the wider finance team on ad hoc tasks and projects as required
What You'll Bring
Previous experience working within Accounts Payable, ideally with some supervisory or mentoring responsibility
Around four years' experience within an AP or similar finance environment
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate financial records
Confident communication skills with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships
A proactive mindset and an interest in improving processes and supporting team development
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data