Accounts Payable Team Leader

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.