Accounts Payable Team Leader

Accounts Payable Team LeaderLocation: Leicestershire Salary: £34,000 - £48,000Start: ASAPWe are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to join a large, fast-paced finance function in Leicestershire. Initially offered as a 6-month contract, this role has been created to provide immediate leadership and support to the team, with the longer-term intention of establishing the position permanently. Reporting into the Accounts Payable Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of an AP team supporting an extensive property portfolio. The function processes expenditure including rent, rates, utilities, service charges and insurance invoices, with a strong focus on accurate processing and ensuring suppliers are paid on time. You do not need previous Estates or Property experience. The priority is finding an established AP professional with strong people-management skills who can proactively lead the team, drive performance and identify opportunities to improve the way the function operates. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage and develop an Accounts Payable team, initially with at least two direct reports and scope for the team to grow.Provide clear day-to-day direction, coaching and regular 1-to-1s, proactively managing workloads and individual performance.Oversee the end-to-end AP process, ensuring high volumes of invoices, credit notes and debit notes are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.Manage supplier ..... full job details .....