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Role: Accounts Payable Team Lead
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA
Hours: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000
Bonus Scheme: Performance Bonus
Company: EG On The Move
About the role:
Are you looking for a new challenge and a rewarding career in finance?
As the Accounts Payable Team Lead, you will manage a team responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, and related tasks. Acting as a primary contact for AP-related queries, you will ensure compliance with company policies and adherence to deadlines. Your role will include managing daily operations, mentoring and developing team members, and driving process improvements within the AP function.
Key responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of AP clerks, ensuring all team members are performing effectively, meeting KPIs, and adhering to policies and procedures.
- Invoice Processing: Ensure the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, addressing any discrepancies, and ensuring that all invoices are matched to the correct Purchase Orders (PO).
- Payments Oversight: Oversee the payment process to ensure that supplier payments are made correctly and on time, adhering to internal controls and financial guidelines.
- Training and Development: Provide guidance, training, and ongoing support to AP team members. Promote continuous learning and ensure team members are equipped to handle complex AP issues.
- Escalation Point: Act as the first point of contact for AP queries from internal stakeholders or suppliers, and escalate issues to the Accounts Payable Manager when necessary.
- Process Improvement: Assist in identifying and implementing improvements in AP workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Reporting Support: Assist in the preparation of AP reports, including aged creditors, payment exceptions, and other key metrics for senior management.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as Finance, Procurement, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and resolve any cross-functional issues
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and external regulatory requirements in all AP activities.
- Ad Hoc Tasks: Support the AP Manager with additional tasks as required.
Whats in it for you?
Whether you're looking to build a long-term career as we expand across the UK or seeking a job with top benefits, we've got you covered:
- 15% Food to Go Discounts Greggs, Starbucks, Subway, Cinnabon, Chaiiwala & Sbarro
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance program
- Mental wellbeing and support
- Financial wellbeing
- Life coaching
- Legal Assistance
- Life insurance
- Retail Discounts
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice Pension
- Free on-site parking
Essential:
- Proven experience in an accounts payable role, with a focus on team leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
- Experience using ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle) to manage AP processes.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, PO matching, and payment reconciliation.
Be a part of it:
Ready to take the next step in your career with EG On the Move? If you have a combination of the required skills and you're keen to take the next step in your legal career, we would love to hear from you!
Please note - you are required to successfully pass a DBS check, which will be funded by EG On The Move.
