Purchase Ledger Temp Leader

RECfinancial are currently shortlisting exclusively for our Leicestershire based up and coming client, for a full-time Temporary Accounts Payable Team Leader. This is an exciting opportunity to join this business as it continues to grow organically and through acquisitions.

Main role of Accounts Payable Team Leader

You’ll work with an empowering and passionate Finance Manager. The role will be responsible for supervising, overseeing and developing the Team in all aspects of Accounts Payable.  

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Team Leader

• Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the team, including setting clear team goals and KPIs which link into the goals of the department
• Able to provide focused leadership across the team, striving to deliver outstanding results and service in a flexible and approachable manner
• Support the Finance Manager with the maintenance of the creditor's ledger, reviewing and reporting supplier debit balances 
• Reviewing supplier statement reconciliations to produce an action plan to resolve any queries that arise.  
• Conduct regular one to one’s and performance reviews and support with the training and development within the team
• Check and review supplier payments runs and produce accurate and timely reporting 
• Have overall responsibility of the purchase ledger email inboxes
• Help manage month end close routines and reporting requirements

Skills and experience:

• Ideally  a minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role 
• Good people management, training and coaching skills
• Excellent team player, to provide support when needed
• Good time management, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook 
• Good numeracy skills

On offer is the following:

• Hybrid working pattern
• Flexible start and finish times
• Free on-site parking
• Team events throughout the year

If you are interested in our Accounts Payable Team Leader,  for further information on this brilliant opportunity,  please contact Tracey at  (url removed)  or call on, (phone number removed),  (phone number removed).