Accounts Payable Team Leader

General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking. Reference   Position description

Domain

Performance and Support Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Accounting Job title

Accounts Payable Team Leader

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable professional to join our team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality AP service across the business. You'll combine strong financial and analytical skills with people leadership, supporting and developing the team while driving accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact, build strong relationships across the business and help shape the future of our Accounts Payable function.
• Assistance for operational teams on economic issues
• Support for calculation of margins on contracts, provisions, etc. for each accounting period
• The responsibilities associated with these roles are: oprovide the information needed for operational accounting purposes oPeople Management responsibility for Accounts Assistants. Part of the role will be to support, develop and coach members of team with their personal and professional development, ensuring that they are appropriately involved in operational issues and project work as appropriate.
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices/credits received Ensure that non purchase order invoices obtain the necessary level of authorisation.
• Build excellent relationships with Suppliers and internal departments to resolve any queries on a timely basis.
• Reconciling supplier's statements to AP Ledger and GRNI (goods received not invoiced), ensuring all discrepancies are resolved.
• Weekly Payment runs for all currencies are accurate and on time.
• Exhibit positive role model behaviour, ensuring an environment that promotes a professional, open culture, fosters teamwork, flexibility, and enables continuous development of the team.
• Ensure service levels are always a high standard and customer satisfaction is priority.
• Identification of process improvement opportunities and creation of action plans.
• Support the integration of new technologies.
• Face of Accounts Payable service for the Business Unit, including monthly & quarterly review meetings with Financial Controllers/Directors.
• Support with all Accounts Payable recruitment, as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting procedures.
• Ensure month end tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure the team comply with all legal, audit and internal control requirements.

ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION
• Attend meetings at other locations is required
• Adhere to all Accounting standards relating to accounts payable.
• Follow strict procedures when dealing with master data and bank details updates to protect the company against fraud.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.
• Undertake any training and development activities at the request of your line manager.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

We have an early finish on a Friday
25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days Annual bonus and share scheme options

Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your…