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.

✨ 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

As an Accounts Payable Team Leader your key responsibilities will include:

✔️ 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

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual with:

✅ 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.

✔️ Preferably have experience working within a Shared Service environment.

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