Nigel Wright Group
The Company
We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, multi-entity organisation as they continue to strengthen their finance function. Following a period of transformation and team development, they are now seeking an Accounts Payable Team Lead to play a key role in driving consistency, improving processes, and supporting a high-performing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional ready to take the next step into a more influential, hands-on leadership role, working closely with the AP Manager to drive improvements, support a high-performing team, and contribute to an upcoming system implementation.
The Role
As Accounts Payable Team Lead, you ensure the smooth day-to-day running of a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing daily AP operations, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time
- Acting as the first point of escalation for queries across the AP team and wider business
- Supporting workload allocation across a multi-entity environment
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Driving consistency, compliance, and process improvements
- Supporting audit requirements and strengthening financial controls
- Playing a key role in an upcoming Oracle system implementation, including testing and transition support
- Coaching and supporting team members to enhance capability and performance
About You
You will be a proactive and detail-focused Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting others.
You will bring:
- Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment
- A solid understanding of Purchase-to-Pay processes and financial controls
- The ability to resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement
- Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues (formal management not essential)
- Confidence working with stakeholders across finance and operations
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Experience of system change or implementation would be advantageous
The Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)
- Flexible working hours (35-hour week)
- Study support
- Additional benefits including healthcare options and holiday purchase
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