Job Title:  Accounts Payable Team Leader

Overview of role

📍 Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

💰 Salary: £35,000+ per annum (DOE)
🏢 Hybrid Working: On average 2 days in the office per week (subject to business requirements)

Are you an experienced leader in Accounts Payable looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Team Leader to support our AP Manager and oversee a talented team. Your role will ensure an effective payables service by leading and supporting team members in processing invoices on time and in accordance with the Prompt Payment Code.

This permanent role offers a hybrid work model, providing flexibility while being part of a collaborative environment.

✨ Why Join Us?

We believe in rewarding our employees and providing a supportive work environment. Here’s what you’ll get:

✅ Competitive Benefits Package including:

💼 Competitive Salary – £35,000+ (DOE)
🌴 Generous Leave – 25 days holiday + bank holidays
🚗 Free Onsite Parking
💙 Employee Assistance Programme
🩺 Simply Health Scheme
🌟 Holiday Purchase Scheme
💰 Pension Scheme
🛒 Onsite Shop
👓 Eyecare Vouchers
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme
⚡ Electric Car Scheme
🏆 Loyal Service Awards
👥 Employee Referral Scheme
🍕 Extra Slice Discounts

Key Accountabilities

✔️ Team Leadership: Lead a team of Accounts Payable & Corporate Credit Card Advisors within a 29-person department. Manage day-to-day operations, workload prioritisation, attendance, performance reviews, and KPIs.
✔️​​​​​​​ Escalation Management: Act as a focal point for team issues, resolving supplier queries promptly (e.g., final demand letters).
✔️​​​​​​​ Invoice & Payment Oversight: Ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices, credit/debit notes, and supplier account reconciliation.
✔️​​​​​​​ Compliance & Financial Control: Monitor overdue invoices, ensure correct VAT treatment, and manage supplier master account control.
✔️​​​​​​​ Process & System Improvement: Oversee Corporate Card spend and compliance, support P2P processes, and drive continuous improvements.
✔️​​​​​​​ Performance & Development: Conduct regular 1-2-1s, provide coaching/training, set objectives, and manage performance-related matters effectively.
✔️​​​​​​​ Reporting & Analysis: Full accountability for AP & Corporate Card reporting, payment run approvals, and business-wide P2P support.

The Right Person

✅ Essential:

✔️ Proven experience leading a team in a large Accounts Payable environment.
✔️ Strong knowledge of ERP systems & P2P processes (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft D365 preferred).
✔️ Exceptional communication & problem-solving skills.
✔️ Intermediate Excel proficiency.

🎯 Desirable:

✔️ Experience with OCR & automated invoice processing.

💡 Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be a part of our growing success!