We are seeking an experienced
Accounts Payable Team Leader
with significant experience in high-volume, multi-currency
Accounts Payable , ideally in a retail environment. Reporting to the
Accounts Payable Manager , you will oversee the
Accounts Payable - Stock Team , ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, compliance with SLAs, and delivery of accurate financial data. You will lead a high-performing team to process high-volume, multi-currency transactions, manage queries, and maintain robust financial controls. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership : Supervise and develop a small team, including managing workload, conducting regular 1-2-1s, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and individual performance reviews. Invoice Processing : Ensure accurate and timely processing of high-volume, multi-currency invoices, monitoring compliance with SLAs. International Vendor Management : Proactively manage relationships with international vendors, ensuring accurate payments, query resolution, and compliance with customs and tax processes. Query Resolution : Oversee the team’s management of payment and account queries, taking ownership of complex or escalated issues. Payment Accuracy & Controls : Deliver weekly multi-currency payment runs, oversee non-standard payments, and monitor inter-account transfers. Ensure compliance with approval matrices and maintain high accuracy levels. Compliance & Reporting : Provide periodic reporting packs for leadership, including aged creditors, duplicates, statement logs, and vendor master data changes. Support audits by providing documentation and responding to queries. Risk Management : Minimise financial risks by reviewing aged creditor reports, supplier statement reconciliations, and monitoring vendor master data changes. Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and compliance, supporting broader transformation initiatives. Collaboration : Work closely with the wider Accounts Payable and Finance teams, providing support and cover as needed. Skills and Experience: Extensive knowledge of the invoicing process for shipments from Bangladesh, China and other Asian countries is essential. Ability to navigate Freight Forwarders portals. Prior high volume multi-currency Accounts Payable experience. Prior experience overseeing a team. Excellent attention to detail, performing all work with high levels of accuracy. Good spoken and written communication skills. Comfortable managing multiple competing priorities and delivering to deadline. Open, friendly person who is proactive, keen to develop and enjoys working as part of a team. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary and benefits package. 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends.
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Accounts Payable Team Leader
with significant experience in high-volume, multi-currency
Accounts Payable , ideally in a retail environment. Reporting to the
Accounts Payable Manager , you will oversee the
Accounts Payable - Stock Team , ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, compliance with SLAs, and delivery of accurate financial data. You will lead a high-performing team to process high-volume, multi-currency transactions, manage queries, and maintain robust financial controls. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership : Supervise and develop a small team, including managing workload, conducting regular 1-2-1s, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and individual performance reviews. Invoice Processing : Ensure accurate and timely processing of high-volume, multi-currency invoices, monitoring compliance with SLAs. International Vendor Management : Proactively manage relationships with international vendors, ensuring accurate payments, query resolution, and compliance with customs and tax processes. Query Resolution : Oversee the team’s management of payment and account queries, taking ownership of complex or escalated issues. Payment Accuracy & Controls : Deliver weekly multi-currency payment runs, oversee non-standard payments, and monitor inter-account transfers. Ensure compliance with approval matrices and maintain high accuracy levels. Compliance & Reporting : Provide periodic reporting packs for leadership, including aged creditors, duplicates, statement logs, and vendor master data changes. Support audits by providing documentation and responding to queries. Risk Management : Minimise financial risks by reviewing aged creditor reports, supplier statement reconciliations, and monitoring vendor master data changes. Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and compliance, supporting broader transformation initiatives. Collaboration : Work closely with the wider Accounts Payable and Finance teams, providing support and cover as needed. Skills and Experience: Extensive knowledge of the invoicing process for shipments from Bangladesh, China and other Asian countries is essential. Ability to navigate Freight Forwarders portals. Prior high volume multi-currency Accounts Payable experience. Prior experience overseeing a team. Excellent attention to detail, performing all work with high levels of accuracy. Good spoken and written communication skills. Comfortable managing multiple competing priorities and delivering to deadline. Open, friendly person who is proactive, keen to develop and enjoys working as part of a team. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary and benefits package. 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends.
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