Accounts Payable Team Leader

Sewell Wallis is working with a well-known business in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, who are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to join their team.

The experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader will oversee and support the accounts payable team in the client's dynamic finance department. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys mentoring, problem-solving, and driving process improvements while ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function.

You will be working alongside and with the support of two exceptional people, the AP Manager and Head of Transactional Finance.

What will you be doing?

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Purchase Ledger Clerks, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Manage payment runs, supplier statement reconciliations, and resolution of invoice queries.
• The Accounts Payable Team Leader will work closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement and finance teams, to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Monitor team performance, set objectives, and provide regular feedback to support professional development.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a high-volume purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Ideally, leadership or supervisory experience; however, this is not essential.

• A full understanding of the P2P routine and the implications/impact of any related activities (including the application of payment terms) and any associated accounting routines.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

What's on offer?

• Working alongside and getting support from an exceptional Head of Transactional Finance and Accounts Payable Manager.
• Annual bonus.
• Hybrid working.
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of public holidays.
• Lovely modern offices with an onsite gym.
• Free onsite parking.
• Excellent team environment.

If you are interested, please contact Suliman Mahmood.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.