Accounts Payable Team Lead

AP Team Leader

As a Team Lead in the Accounts Payable department, you will ensure timely and accurate workload management and excellent customer service. This company is about to embark on an exciting period of growth so we’re looking for a candidate who is passionate about both people and processes!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the team.
• Set challenging goals and objectives at team and individual level.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and provide insights to senior management.
• Ensure clear people development and succession plan for the team.
• Hold regular one-to-ones with team members and provide coaching
• Lead the implementation of process changes and monitor their effectiveness.
• Analyse data to identify areas for improvement and highlight solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise on escalations and provide advice and guidance to team as necessary.

Experience & Skills:

We are looking for someone with min. one years’ experience in a supervisory, team lead or management role, with excellent attention to detail, proven leadership skills and a proactive attitude.

• Experience in a finance role, preferably Accounts Payable
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Ability to understand and identify solutions to technical issues.
• Excellent communicator and able to deliver difficult messages sensitively and resolve conflict.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills.
• Experience of working with stakeholders across differing countries and cultures is advantageous.

You will have an established record of encouraging and fostering a collaborative working environment. Also, you should demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times and flexible working approach.

Joining an award-winning professional services firm who are well-known for their learning & development, progression opportunities and company culture, you will be advancing your career and developing your skills in a company that can help you reach your professional goals.

What’s of offer?

• Competitive Salary, depending on experience level.
• Private Healthcare
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution
• Perks & Discounts
• Family & Social Groups / Events
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources

Other important info to consider:

• Office Location: Belfast
• Working Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week & 2 days WFH)
• Regular Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
• Contract: Permanent

If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV for consideration or get in touch with Catherine at Abacus Careers for more information.

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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