Accounts Payable Team Leader

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a prominent national charity to recruit an Accounts Payable Team Leader. The National Charity is a well-established organisation with a significant presence across the UK, making a meaningful difference in communities nationwide.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a large, centralised finance operation at their London headquarters. The successful candidate will lead a team of accounts payable assistants, ensuring the delivery of efficient payment processing services across multiple operational divisions.

Job Details:
Job Title: Accounts Payable Team Leader
Organisation: National Charity
Report to: Accounts Payable Manager
People management: 6 to 8 Accounts Payable Assistant
Salary: 36000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: London. Hybrid - 2 days in the office

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of 6-8 Accounts Payable Assistants, providing mentorship and ensuring optimal performance.
• Support the development and monitoring of team KPIs and SLAs.
• Oversee the validation and processing of high-volume supplier invoices.
• Manage payment runs and ensure accurate, timely supplier payments.
• Handle escalated supplier queries and resolve complex payment issues.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure compliance with organisational policies.
• Produce monthly reconciliations and management reports.
• Oversee purchase card administration and monitoring.

Person Specification:
Essential:

• Extensive accounts payable experience within a large, multi-fund organisation.
• Proven team leadership experience with strong people management skills.
• Experience with U4BW, Agresso or equivalent P2P ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• AAT qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Charity sector experience
• ACCA or CIMA qualifications (or studying towards).
• Understanding of charity sector VAT implications.
• Experience with vendor statement reconciliation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development. If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.