Accounts Payable Team Leader

Job Description:

Interim Accounts Payable Team Leader

Leicester

Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00

£35,000 – £45,000 DOE

Immediate start

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to supervise and support the team whilst ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing of invoices and payments to maintain strong supplier relationships.

This is an interim role for approximately 3 months while we recruit on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Improve processes by identifying efficiencies, managing automation, and updating procedures
• Coach and support your team through regular one-to-ones and daily guidance
• Monitor performance (KPIs), allocate workload, and manage offshore team output to meet targets
• Handle complex issues and represent your team’s needs to senior management
• Manage payments, reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end closing

Must haves:

• 1 year’s management experience and strong Accounts Payable background
• Strong knowledge of AP regulations (HMRC, VAT, CIS) and experience handling high volumes of data
• Ability to resolve conflicts, tackle root issues, and handle complex invoice queries
• Able to communicate financial information clearly to different audiences and manage stakeholder relationships
• Take ownership of team performance and consistently meet deadlines