Accounts Payable Team Lead - North West

Global Company - this position leads and actively participates in all aspects of supplier invoice receipt, entry, payment, queries and invoice block resolution. The Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing the performance management of the team of 3, across 4 sites. In addition, the lead must proactively pursue process improvements and standardisation. This leader will be expected to promote and participate in an environment of strong internal control and excellent customer service, while providing leadership and support through periods of considerable volume growth.

The Role:

Responsible for the leadership and mentoring of the AP team, develop and monitor team and dept performance KPls such as volumes, on time processing, write offs, blocked items, etc and use these to drive action Identifying and fulfilling training requirements of team members Oversees and lead goods/invoice receipt variance, query resolution processes and accrual processes Calculate and report on monthly performance metrics to key stakeholders, including cash flow and Networking Capital, Site Spend and other reports as required Development, maintain and document standard AP & Payments processes Ensure prompt payment of invoices while taking advantage of discounts when appropriate.

Ensure supplier statement reconciliations are performed and utilised for GRIR clear downs Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure VAT compliance Respond to business unit and supplier queries in a prompt and professional manner, working with the business unit accounting teams to resolve open issues Proactively pursue process improvements and standardisation, help develop and maintain adequate controls for AP Support the AR team with Cash Collection Concur Expense Processing

Essential Criteria :
Demonstrated team leadership with the ability to lead the achievement of results

Experience of working in a fast paced and high-volume environment Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, ERP systems and banking software as needed to perform duties of the position Strong organisational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to details and a high level of accuracy Desirable Criteria:
Degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting or 3 of relevant experience Financial accounting acumen to understand impacts made in executing AP & payments workflow Cash Flow Management experience To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Clare Simpson at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are.

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Skills:

purchase ledger accounts payable accounts assistant