We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Team Leader – Accounts Payable to join our busy finance team.

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) operations across seven trading entities. You’ll lead a small, dedicated team to ensure invoices, payments, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time — while also supporting payroll activities and stepping up for the Finance Transactional Team Leader when needed.

It’s a great opportunity for someone with strong AP/AR experience who’s ready to take on more responsibility, develop leadership skills, and make a real impact on process efficiency and service delivery.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership

• Supervise, motivate, and develop a team of four Accounts Payable / Sales Ledger Administrators.

• Manage daily workloads and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

• Support coaching, training, and performance development across the team.

Accounts Payable

• Oversee invoice and expense processing, ensuring compliance with company policies.

• Manage supplier reconciliations and payment runs.

• Maintain accurate supplier master data and resolve queries promptly.

Accounts Receivable

• Oversee contract and sales invoicing, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

• Support credit control processes and maintain customer data.

Payroll & Transactional Support

• Assist with payroll-related activities during staff absences.

• Support month-end and year-end processes, including accruals and reporting.

• Collaborate with other finance teams on wider transactional activities.

Continuous Improvement & Leadership Support

• Deputise for the Finance Transactional Team Leader when required.

• Identify process improvements to streamline AP/AR operations.

• Promote accuracy, accountability, and collaboration within the team.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience in Accounts Payable / Receivable or a similar finance supervisory role.

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end AP/AR processes and internal controls.

• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.

• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

• Strong communicator who can build relationships across teams and with suppliers.

Desirable

• Experience supporting payroll activities.

• AAT qualified or working towards.

• Background in a shared service or multi-entity environment.

Key Strengths

• Leadership & People Development

• Accuracy & Attention to Detail

• Process Improvement & Efficiency

• Communication & Teamwork

• Problem Solving & Initiative

• Customer Service Focus

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career and thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment — we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat about the role.