An excellent Opportunity for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join a global and well-known Company in Uxbridge to cover a maternity contract for 15 months The Accounts Payable Team Leader will be required to lead 2 accounts Payable assistants who are responsible for the UK and Republic of Ireland, duties will include participating in finance projects, oversee and review payment process, maintain a highly accurate purchase ledger system, adherence to all policies, approval workflows and guidelines.

This is a highly visible role that would suit a confident communicator who enjoys detail orientated work with adherence to internal controls and policies. If you have experience working in a fast-paced challenging environment and thrive on responsibility and change then this could be an exciting role for you

My client offer Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office with an excellent culture , team and environment

• Managing, coaching, developing, and organising the Accounts Payable Assistants
• The entry of invoices into the accounts payable system for all group companies.
• Vendor onboarding in adherence with all Local and Corporate policies.
• Reviewing invoices for proper coding and approvals in adherence with all Local and Corporate policies.
• Matching invoices to the appropriate PO in adherence with all Local and Corporate policies
• Communicating with internal departments regarding invoice discrepancies or coding questions.
• Reconciling vendor statements in a timely manner.
• Maintaining vendor master-data, including scanning, and electronically filing documents.
• Responding to vendor inquiries and communicate with vendors regarding invoice or statement discrepancies.
• Strict adherence to all internal controls, Local Policies and Corporate Policies.
• Filing of Government required reporting and issuing vendor reports as necessary to the business.
• Monthly reporting of AP scorecards, including aged lists, and other important KPIs.
• Ensuring maintained documentation and process maps of internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Support with Audit and any other deliverables as required by the Financial Controller.

SKILLS, BEHAVIOURS & EXPERIENCE:

• AAT or equivalent is a must to demonstrate knowledge of general accounting principles and robust internal controls.
• 2 years of demonstrated experience managing a team desired.
• 3 years high volume Accounts Payable experience is a must.
• Must have several years SAP experience.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and generally good Microsoft Office skills.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills to balance and prioritise work

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.