Accounts Payable Lead in Chester House, Epsom Ave, Handforth, Cheadle, Greater Manchester, SK9 3DF Handforth, Cheshire. Hybrid working, office based working from our Handforth (Cheshire) Support Office for 2 days a week 

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee and optimise our procure-to-pay processes and associated controls. As the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing a team of Transactional Accounts Assistants and Accounts Payable Assistants, ensuring seamless service delivery, and fostering strong partnerships across various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance the Accounts Payable processes and deliver exceptional service.

• Cultivate partnerships between Practices, Operations, Commercial, and the Accounts Payable team.

• Demonstrate expertise in processes, focusing on simplification for Joint Venture Partners (JVPs).

• Identify and implement process and system improvements within Accounts Payable.

• Provide training and coaching to Suppliers, Colleagues, and Partners on optimal purchasing practices.

• Stay updated with industry best practices to drive efficiency and value for our partners.

• Play a key role within the Accounts Payable team by leading, coaching, and mentoring.

• Develop straightforward solutions to enhance finance operations.

• Establish robust KPIs to monitor performance and enhance Service Level Expectations.

• Create and maintain comprehensive process and controls documentation for Accounts Payable.

• Generate standard reports, including system control reports.

• Utilize Excel for data processing and analysis, including basic graphs, tables, pivot tables, drop-down lists, and lookup formulas.

• Ensure adherence to internal processes and controls to ensure integrity and compliance.

• Evaluate existing controls for areas of enhancement and drive implementation of changes.

Essential Experience:

• Profound knowledge and demonstrated experience with a finance ERP system, preferably SAP S4 HANA.

• Proven ability in stakeholder management across various business areas interacting with the purchasing process.

• Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable processes and effective day-to-day line management.

• Extensive track record in Accounts Payable functions.

• Previous experience in team management, showcasing leadership abilities.

• Strong finance skills encompassing influencing, accounting systems, and accounting processes.

• Effective business partnering skills, including networking and stakeholder management.

• Sound understanding of governance, regulations, and process compliance.

Location: Handforth, Cheshire. Hybrid working, office based working from our Handforth (Cheshire) Support Office for 2 days a week 

If you are an accomplished Accounts Payable professional with a passion for process optimisation and team leadership, we invite you to join our dynamic organization.

Our diversity and inclusion vision is that everyone is welcome and feels part of our group. If you think you’re a good match to what we are looking for, and you share our belief that together ‘we’re better with pets’, we’d like to hear from you, whatever your background or circumstances