Accounts Payable Team Lead

Equans is looking for a Accounts Payable Team Lead to join the Transactional Services team based in Quorum Business Park on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

You’ll be based at our brand new, super modern Shared Services office in Newcastle, which is a dynamic multifunctional operation where our people are committed to delivering great services that enable our business to meet its goals.

• Supervise daily AP operations to ensure timely, accurate and compliant processing of invoices and payments.
• Allocate and monitor workflow across the team, ensuring SLAs, KPIs and quality standards are met.
• Support GRN management, dispute resolution and supplier statement reconciliation in line with operational requirements.
• Conduct first line review of invoice exceptions, quality errors and processing issues, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements and Fair Payment Code expectations.
• Escalate risks, delays or compliance concerns to the AP Manager as appropriate.
• Support accurate month end activities including ledger checks, reconciliations and reporting inputs.
• Conduct regular 1:1s with team members, ensuring performance, wellbeing and development needs are understood and supported.
• Lead regular team meetings to communicate priorities, share updates and reinforce standards.
• Lead, coach and support AP Assistants to deliver a high performing, customer focused service.
• Conduct quality checks and provide feedback to drive accuracy and consistency.
• Support training, onboarding and cross training to build resilience and capability across the team.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement aligned to Equans values.
• Assist with performance reviews and contribute to development plans.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support departmental objectives and business needs.

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Free parking.
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

• Experience in Accounts Payable or transactional finance within a Shared Service or large organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise or mentor team members.
• Strong understanding of AP controls, compliance and operational processes.
• Experience resolving complex queries and supporting stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP, Coupa, Xelix or similar platforms.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

This role includes a Basic DBS check; ability to pass is essential. You must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Relocation is not offered. Certain roles may require a Disclosure check.