Accounts Payable Lead/Manager

Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager/Team Leader

Location: Lichfield

Remuneration: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid (a mix of remote and in-office work)

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a new challenge? Our client, a leading organisation, is seeking an energetic and dedicated Accounts Payable Manager/Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Lichfield.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Accounts Payable professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Implement and maintain best practises for accounts payable operations, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including suppliers and colleagues in other departments.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional development of team members.
• Handle escalated queries and issues, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and a customer-centric approach.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects and initiatives that enhance financial processes and systems.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar role, managing accounts payable processes and teams.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.