Accounts Payable Lead

Your new companyHays are currently working with an established higher education organisation who are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable specialist to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading university as they embark on a significant finance systems implementation programme. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Once training is complete, hybrid work will also be offered, supporting a healthy work-life balance.Your new roleAs the Accounts Payable Lead/Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering an efficient, compliant, and future-ready AP function. Working as part of a dedicated project team, you will bring deep knowledge of end-to-end AP processes and act as the subject-matter expert throughout the implementation lifecycle.You will:Lead on Accounts Payable process mapping, optimisation, and documentationProvide expert insight into AP best practice, controls, and risk mitigationSupport the design, testing, and rollout of the new finance system (Oracle experience highly desirable)Work closely with operational teams to ensure smooth transition and adoption.Troubleshoot issues, identify improvements, and champion process consistencyManage deadlines and deliverables in a dynamic project environmentWhat you''ll need to succeedWe''re looking for someone who brings:A strong background in Accounts Payable, with hands-on understanding of AP workflows, controls, and complianceExperience working with Oracle or ..... full job details .....