Accounts Payable Team Leader

This large organsiation based all over the UK is currently searching for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to join the business.

Client Details

Our client is a large well known organisation based in Chichester.

Description

• To ensure the efficient and timely processing of Accounts Payable invoices in the shared Service Centre.

• Liaise with the onsite contact manager to ensure the service is delivering to meet the client's needs and the requirements of the contract.

• Deal with queries arising from either suppliers or retained Council staff in a prompt and informative manner.

• Manage monthly CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) submissions to HMRC & issuing of statements to CIS contractors where applicable.

• Ensure appropriate reporting is in place to identify any potential issues arising with the payment of suppliers.

• Ensure agreed monthly KPI's are met with weekly monitoring

• Collate all KPI monthly results liaising with other Finance Managers and obtaining commentary when required.

• Provide management cover in the absence of other managers within the team and assist with planning and organisation of work and the provision of a professional service. To assist the team with application of regulations, checking work and resolving complex issues as a technical specialist with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the service and regulations.

• Coordinate and carry out systems testing to include data preparation, testing and feedback to the manager responsible.

• Ensure comprehensive process and procedure notes are kept, and are updated as and when required.

• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of projects, identifying customer needs to ensure that the business area can continue to provide the required service.

• Undertake client meetings relating to project communications and produce communications as required to ensure awareness of project delivery.

Profile

• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy at all times.

• Ability to work in an organised manner and work to deadlines.

• Team Leader management including appraisals

• Able to set up and maintain simple spreadsheets, word process and enter data in database systems.

• Knowledge of financial systems would be an advantage although not essential as training and guidance will be provided.

• Positive 'can do' attitude with a commitment to deliver excellent service to customers.
  
  There may be the requirement for travel to other sites to engage with the onsite teams.

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, with ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of modern office working.

Job Offer

Up to £28,000 + additional benefits