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Accounts Payable Team Lead

Birmingham Permanent £40,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
You will be responsible for overseeing the smooth, accurate and compliant running of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes across multiple entities. Reporting to the Transactional Finance Manager, you'll ensure invoices, expenses and payments are handled efficiently, supplier relationships are nurtured, and financial data remains accurate and up to date.
  • A People‑First Culture Where Your Voice Matters
  • Real Career Growth with Exceptional Development Support

About Our Client

You'll be part of a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. The culture is built on respect, collaboration and shared success. Alongside hybrid working, they offer a comprehensive benefits package and an environment where your voice is valued.

Job Description

  • Oversee the end-to-end processing of supplier invoices.
  • Ensure correct coding and timely posting for month-end cut-off.
  • Maintain well-managed invoice queues and support strong financial discipline
  • Act as the primary contact for supplier queries.
  • Complete supplier statement reconciliations and chase outstanding items.
  • Support compliant supplier onboarding processes.
  • Prepare scheduled payment runs in line with internal approval frameworks.
  • Ensure all payment documentation is accurate and fully authorised.
  • Monitor aged creditors and help resolve overdue items.
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests.
  • Process employee expense claims in line with policy and HMRC rules.
  • Reconcile corporate card activity and ensure timely receipt submissions.
  • Maintain accurate financial and supplier records.
  • Produce regular reports, including aged creditors and KPI dashboards.
  • Support accruals, month-end activities and process improvements.

The Successful Applicant

You will thrive here if you're organised, proactive and enjoy working collaboratively across teams.

  • 3+ years' Accounts Payable experience, ideally within a multi-entity or service-based environment.
  • Strong understanding of P2P processes, internal controls and audit requirements.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.
  • Confident communication skills with the ability to partner with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
  • Proficiency with finance systems (experience with Sage Intacct is ideal) and strong Excel skills.
  • A methodical and professional approach, with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

  • up to £40,000 pa
  • Flexible, hybrid and smart working options
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Ability to buy or sell holiday
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Access to a discounted employee shopping platform
  • Greener car scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • A full calendar of social events and team activities
Contact
Neha Donohoe
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6969053
Phone number
+44 121 634 6992

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Payable
Sector
Business Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Neha Donohoe
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6992
Job reference
JN-032026-6969053