Accounts Payable Team Leader | City of London | Paying £40k – £45k DOE

Our client, a well-established and growing construction business based in the City of London, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee the purchase ledger function across multiple group entities.

This is a hands-on position that combines day-to-day invoice processing with the management of a small Accounts Payable team. You'll play a key role in ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and driving improvements to existing processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Supervise, mentor, and support a small Accounts Payable team.
• Allocate workloads and ensure deadlines and service levels are consistently achieved.
• Assist with training and the ongoing development of team members.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Accounts Payable:

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices across multiple entities.
• Ensure invoices are accurately coded, approved, and posted in line with company procedures.
• Carry out invoice matching against purchase orders and goods received records.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Support the smooth operation of Accounts Payable processes across the wider group.

Payments & Supplier Management:

• Prepare and process BACS payment runs.
• Act as a key contact for supplier enquiries, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Ensure payments are made accurately and within agreed payment terms.
• Help maintain robust financial controls and compliance with internal procedures.

Role Requirements

• Previous Accounts Payable experience within a high-volume, multi-entity environment.
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring a small team.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience preparing and processing BACS payments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to take the next step in their career with a successful and expanding construction organisation.