Accounts Payable Lead

Contract Period: 01 June 2026 – 31 August 2026

Bournemouth - Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead Coordinator to oversee accounts payable operations, travel and entertainment expenses, banking disbursements, document management, and vendor relationships within a global finance environment.

This role will support international business operations across multiple regions and will also contribute to financial reconciliations, accrual management, process improvement initiatives, and systems optimisation projects.

• Coordinate the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, including pre-audit, posting, payments, banking disbursements, and document imaging.
• Process employee travel and entertainment expense reports through multiple systems and data sources.
• Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and within agreed timelines across international entities.
• Maintain and update the vendor master database for transactional and tax reporting purposes.
• Manage contractual cost calculations, payments, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Verify, organise, and maintain accounts payable transaction records and reports.
• Support process automation, systems improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Work closely with finance leadership and technical teams to maintain and improve accounts payable systems and controls.
• Assist with onboarding new business entities and integrating them into existing finance processes.
• Support wider team initiatives, process improvements, and operational problem-solving activities.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience within accounts payable or finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Accounts Payable systems or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, document imaging systems, and banking/payment systems.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience working within international or multi-region business environments is advantageous.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with strong accounts payable experience, systems knowledge, and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced international environment. They will be comfortable managing transactional finance processes while supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.