Accounts Payable Team Lead

Page Personnel Finance ,
Warrington, Cheshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000 per annum

Overview

Civil engineering business in Warrington is seeking Accounts Payable Team Lead Client Details My client are a leading civil engineering business based in Warrington, they have been established over 70 years and in that time have established a reputation for delivering large scale projects on time and in budget. Their recent turnover has exceeded £50m and they have a headcount of over 500 employees. Description The Accounts Payable Team Lead will; Supervise and manage the overall function of the Accounts Payable team, ensuring all activities are completed in an efficient and timely manner. This will require the jobholder to undertake both a coaching and "hands on" approach to the necessary workloads Manage the running of the Accounts Payable process ensuring adherence to all aspects of the robust functioning of the process including "cut off" deadlines, supplier terms, authorisation limits, and payment runs Responsible for maintaining documentation to audit standard of all aspects of the team function's procedures and controls Supervisory duties in respect of direct reports to include performance appraisals, monitoring staff attendance etc Monitor Accounts Payable mailbox ensuring requests are dealt with in a timely manner Inputting supplier invoices Ensure working practices and controls comply with company policies and procedures whilst proactively identifying working process improvements Profile The Accounts Payable Team Lead will be/have; Demonstrable experience of working in a supervisory & hands on role A proven track record working on accounts payable processes and specifically Sage Financial software is desirable Computer literate with a good to intermediate knowledge of MS Excel Must be pro-active, self-motivated, and able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision A good knowledge of work flow and control processes in order to be able to identify areas for refinement and improvement Strong time management and organisational skills Able to communicate at all levels throughout the business An eye for detail is essential within the role Able to challenge the status quo Job Offer The successful Candidate will recieve; Opportunity for remote working Dress for your day (casual and formal business dress depending on your day) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus Festive Bonus Flu Jabs and Eye Care - Free flu jabs every winter, free eye tests