UK Accounts Payable Team Leader 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Lowell ,
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

We're Lowell. Haven't heard of us? Then let us say hello. You may not know us, but our reputation's growing. We help our customers pay off their debts in practical and affordable ways. And, we do it honestly, ethically, and without any confusing legal jargon. We're expanding quickly, and looking for people who really want to help our customers turn their finances around. People who really want to make a difference. People like you? So that's us. Now, let's talk about your role. You will be responsible for a team of colleagues providing an accounts payment service to a number of Lowell legal entities, covering the payment of supplier invoicing, plus colleague T&E reimbursement, utilising specific software platforms. You will ensure peaks and load-balancing are skilfully negotiated, to ensure a consistent high level of delivery every day. Some of the key responsibilities include: Oversight, review and verification of all supplier invoice processing across all legal entities Monitoring outstanding management authorisations to ensure potential risk events are avoided Oversight of weekly payment runs to ensure all payments are loaded accurately and are complete Setting the standard and the example, by which the team follow, around best practice controls and fraud prevention Monthly bank reconciliations to ensure a robust control environment Review failed or 'bounce back' payments to ensure the master database hold current supplier payment details Escalation management included stakeholder feedback and dissatisfaction A key player and knowledge centre for UK projects that touch upon AP, P2P and T&E 1:2:1's, performance evaluations, recruitment and ad-hoc team engagement activates How do we say thank you? You have a huge impact on our success and our rewards reflect this. With us you'll get: A competitive salary and annual pay reviews A annual bonus for a job well done 3% flexible benefits; whether you're into fitness or extra holidays, there's something for you. Private Health Insurance Want more? Our on-site subsidised restaurants serve great food all day. Cancel your gym membership we have one on site - it's free Free parking. A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way. Once you get here, you'll still be going places. We really want to work with you to make your career what you want it to be, so we offer a load of different opportunities to help you develop. What do we need from you? A proven track record of dynamic supervisory management is essential The skills needed to engage and obtain the best from a multi-generational team is essential Previous AP experience is essential APA Manager (APAM) qualification, or equivalent, is desirable Detailed understanding of payment nominals, project codes and cost centres is desirable Confidence engaging with senior staff and stakeholders is desirable Having worked with GP Dynamics is desirable Having worked with Concur is desirable Basic/Intermediate Excel ability Highly numerate Take the next step and apply, or for more information contact Gail Abrahams in the Talent Acquisition Team.