Accounts Payable Team Leader

Your New Company Based in Inverclyde, our client is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join their team on a permanent basis. The hours of work are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. The organisation can be accessed by public transport and there is also on-site parking. The organisation also offers hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Your New Role

As Accounts Payable Team Lead, you will lead and support an established AP team of 5, taking responsibility for day-to-day operations, workload management and performance. You will ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, oversee payment runs and act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers. You will also play an active role in driving continuous improvement, enhancing controls and supporting the ongoing development of systems and processes. Key duties will include:

Leading, motivating and developing an Accounts Payable team

Managing invoice processing, queries and payment runs to agreed deadlines

Monitoring KPIs, workflows and team performance to ensure service levels are met

Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial procedures

Acting as a senior escalation point for complex queries

Supporting process improvement and automation initiatives where appropriate

What You'll Need to Succeed

You will have proven experience within Accounts Payable, with prior experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity. You'll be confident managing workloads, setting priorities and supporting team development in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach are essential for success in this role.

What You'll Get in Return

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)

Supportive finance team with a focus on collaboration and improvement

Opportunity to lead, influence and make a real impact within the AP function

What You Need to Do Now

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