Job Description

Accounts Payable Team Leader

Office based with hybrid working, minimum 2 days a week in the office.

Salary: up to 35,000 per annum depending on experience.

The Accounts Payable Team Leader is responsible for supervising the Accounts Payable function across both our ATS Euromaster and Tructyre businesses. They shall oversee supplier invoice processing and make supplier payments on a timely basis. They shall drive overall team performance to meet key financial targets by monitoring supplier accounts, handling supplier and business queries, identifying payment issues, and implementing strategies to maintain excellent customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities as an Accounts Payable Team Leader:

Team Supervision: Be a role model for your team of 6 employees. Oversee their day-to-day performance whilst coaching, teaching and providing them opportunities to learn and develop. Conduct regular 121s and team meetings to manage team performance.

Processes and Procedures: Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and process flows for key tasks within the Accounts Payable department.

Continuously Improve Processes: Assist in process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and support the organisation's financial health.

Managing Cash Flow: Ensure accurate and timely payments to suppliers in line with forecasted cash outflows.

Month End Close: Work with accounting teams to close out month end on time.

Invoice Processing: Assist the AP and AR Manager in monitoring the performance of an offshore service provider regarding invoice processing and ensure invoice approvals following agreed delegations of authority.

Supplier Statement Reconciliation: Ensure statements are completed per agreed schedule and actions are closed out in a timely manner.

Goods Receipting/Invoice Receipting (resale): Promote good business practice when it comes to goods receipting/goods returns and report on aged unmatched good received notes and unprocessed invoices so that the risks associated with such transactions are managed robustly.

Aged Creditors: Perform regular reviews and take actions in order to keep the creditor's ledger clean and tidy.

What we are looking for:

AAT L3 or above and/or Accounts Payable Certification such as CAPP preferred.

Experience as an Accounts Payable Supervisor/Team Leader or can demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role.

Exemplifies good customer service and is able to communicate effectively across their team.

Has a detailed understanding of how procure to pay processes work, the importance of data and how systems talk to each other.

Able to work with large amounts of data - good Excel skills are essential.

Has a proven track record of making process improvements.

Benefits as an Accounts Payable Team Leader:

25 days' annual leave exclusive of bank holidays

Additional holidays for long service

Company Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Michelin Pension Scheme matched up to 6% of base salary

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Tyre Discount Scheme

Refer and Earn Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 28,273.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Casual dress Company car Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Team Leader: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

AAT L3 or above and/or Accounts Payable Certification (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B6 5RQ