Accounts Payable Team Leader

Your new companyDue to restructuring, this prestigious logistics group has a number of new permanent opportunities across the finance function. Including a need for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to join them.Your new roleThe AP Team Leader supports the effective and efficient operation of the Group''s Accounts Payable function. The role provides daily supervision of workflow, acts as the primary escalation point for AP processors, ensures adherence to procedures and controls, and supports the delivery of accurate, timely processing across the full AP cycle. The AP Team Leader provides operational cover for the AP Manager when required, ensuring continuity of service and strong process compliance.Summary of Main ResponsibilitiesOversee daily Accounts Payable activity from invoice receipt through to payment, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.Allocate and monitor workloads across AP processors, balancing volumes and ensuring all queues are appropriately managed.Act as first-line escalation point for complex queries, non-standard invoices, supplier issues, blocked invoices and unmatched receipts.Monitor adherence to AP and procurement processes, ensuring standards are followed and issues are escalated promptly.Support review of delegation of authority queries and ensure invoices follow the correct approval path.Ensure AP activities are carried out in accordance with business standards, procurement procedures and control frameworks.Highlight ..... full job details .....