Summary: The Accounts Payable Team Leader role is a 3-6 month contract position based in Gloucestershire, aimed at a detail-oriented finance professional with expertise in accounts payable and team leadership. The position involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with accounting procedures, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience with ERP systems. Immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist operational teams with economic analysis and margin calculations for accounting periods.
• Provide key financial data for operational accounting purposes.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting procedures.
• Manage and support Accounts Assistants, fostering their professional growth.
• Ensure the team is engaged in operational issues and project work.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices/credits.
• Reconcile supplier statements, AP Ledger, and GRNI to resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee weekly payment runs across multiple currencies.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with legal, audit, and internal control requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Support the integration of new technologies.
• Lead monthly & quarterly review meetings with Financial Controllers/Directors.

Key Skills:

• Experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting roles.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong numerical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the purchase-to-pay process.
• Accurate data entry and management skills.
• People management & coaching experience.
• Strong analytical skills (numerical, written, statistical).
• Experience with SAP (desirable).
• Prior management or leadership experience (desirable).
• Background in fast-paced, dynamic finance teams (desirable).
• Shared Service Centre experience (desirable).
• Process automation or technology implementation experience (desirable).
• AAT Accounting Qualification (desirable).

Salary (Rate): 20.00

City: Gloucestershire

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance