Accounts Payable Team Leader - Datchet - Office based - £40.000 per annum

Role Overview

The Accounts Payable (AP) Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. This role combines hands-on transactional work with team supervision, process improvement, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop AP team members
• Allocate workloads and monitor performance against KPIs
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff

1. Accounts Payable Operations

• Oversee end-to-end AP processes (invoice processing, approvals, payments)
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies
• Review and approve high-value or complex invoices and payment runs
• Manage supplier onboarding and maintain accurate vendor records

1. Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Maintain and enforce internal controls to mitigate financial risk
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and support internal/external audits
• Develop and document standard operating procedures

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in accounts payable, with supervisory responsibility
• Strong understanding of AP processes and financial controls
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong leadership and team management abilities

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