Accounts Payable Team Leader

Location: Salford
Accounts Payable Team Leader // Salford // @£32k // Permanent // Hybrid
We have a fantastic opportunity for an AP Specialist to join a long established leader in their field in Salford.
This role will suit an individual with previous Team Leader experience. Or an AP specialist with experience of being a senior AP team member, used to dealing with escalations and leading from the front, who wants to step into a supervisory role.
The successful person will support the AP manager to oversee the Accounts Payable team of seven and ensure a consistent, accurate, and timely service. They will be an escalation point for the team, helping with queries and problem-solving. They will possess good knowledge of all aspects of the AP function and will utilise this with hands-on responsibilities alongside supervision, including maintaining selected accounts, assisting with with audits and payments and helping with process and systems improvement.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Ensure purchase invoices and credits are processed by the team promptly each month
 
* Provide support and guidance to team members
 
* Support with training where required
 
* Cover for the AP Manager when needed
 
* Deal with complex, escalated queries
 
* Process expense, overhead, and fixed asset invoices
 
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve all discrepancies
 
* Review unmatched GRN and stock return reports monthly
 
* Manage invoice handling from the shared inbox
 
* Support BACS runs and period-end ledger rollovers when required
 
* Handle inter-depot transactions and payment setups
 
* Maintain rent and business rates payment schedules
 
* Support with process improvement
 
* Assist with audits
 
* Carry out reporting as needed
 
* Carry out ad hoc duties as required
Key Skills
 
* Sound end to end AP knowledge, preferably within a stock-related industry
 
* Experience of being a senior member of the team and a 'go-to' subject expert
 
* A desire to lead and develop others
 
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
 
* Methodical and deadline-focused
 
* Strong Excel and Word skills
 
* Works well under pressure
 
* Confident communicator with strong chase-up skills
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing after 2 years, on-site parking/ public transport close by, Hybrid working (2 days wfh), 9-5 with poss flex, Healthcare plan , DIS Life Insurance.
Friendly, relaxed culture with a focus on good work life balance