Accounts payable Team Leader

Our Client is looking for a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function while leading and developing a small AP team. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth, accurate, and timely processing of supplier payments, reconciliations, and month-end activities, while maintaining exceptional service standards across the business. Joining a fast-growing and ambitious organisation, this role offers genuine progression opportunities for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership capability and is eager to continue developing their career. Person / Experience Required - Oversee the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate processing, reconciliations, payment runs, and month-end completion. - Lead, support, and develop the AP team through regular coaching, reviews, and team meetings. - Act as the main escalation point for supplier queries, payment issues, and process-related disputes. - Build strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and internal departments to maintain high service standards. - Identify and implement process improvements while ensuring strong financial controls and fraud prevention measures are maintained. Manage the company Barclaycard account, including administration, reconciliations, and transaction processing. - Support management with ad-hoc finance and operational duties as required. Key Skills ..... full job details .....