Accounts Payable Team Lead

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Derry

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Support

  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production

  • Pay

    Competitive Salary
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Accounts Payable Team Lead, Derry, Permanent Job, Competitive Salary, Hybrid

Your new company

You will work for a company that are global leaders in their field and who has a world-class reputation for service and quality. This company has a 60-year history with operations in America, Europe, Ireland and the UK.

Your new role

Working as Accounts Payable Team Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance management of a team of 3, across 4 sites. In addition, you will proactively pursue process improvements and standardisation. You will promote and participate in an environment of strong internal control and excellent customer service, while providing leadership and support through periods of considerable volume growth.

Your responsibilities will include:
Plan and direct the work efforts of the Accounts Payable Associates
Responsible for the leadership and mentoring of the team
Identifying and fulfilling the training requirements of team members
Oversee and lead goods/invoice receipt variance, query resolution processes and accrual processes
Calculate and report on monthly performance metrics to key stakeholders, including cash flow and Networking Capital, Site Spend and other reports as required
Develop, maintain and document standard AP & Payments processes
Ensure prompt payment of invoices while taking advantage of discounts when appropriate.
Ensure supplier statement reconciliations are performed
Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure VAT compliance
Respond to business unit and supplier queries in a prompt and professional manner, working with the business unit accounting teams to resolve open issues.
Proactively pursue process improvements and standardisation
Help develop and maintain adequate controls for AP
Perform other duties as assigned, which will include support of special projects as identified



What you'll need to succeed

Essential Criteria:
Demonstrated team leadership with the ability to lead the achievement of results
Experience of working in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, ERP systems and banking software as needed to perform duties of the position
Strong organisational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Desirable Criteria:
Degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting or 3+ of relevant experience
Financial accounting acumen to understand the impacts made on executing AP & payments workflow
Cash Flow Management experience


What you'll get in return

You will work for a global company on a full-time permanent basis. Hours of work are Mon–Thursday 8am to 5pm and Fridays 8am to 12noon. 33 days holidays, increasing to 34 after 2 complete years of service, quarterly Gainshare bonus after 3 months complete service, Life Assurance, Healthcare– cashback scheme, Inspire EAP, Pension Scheme, Enhanced Maternity Leave, Company Sick pay scheme, Hybrid working, Flexitime: 7am – 6pm (at managers discretion, following training)


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Located in Derry~Londonderry, 3rd Floor, Embassy Building, 3 Strand RoadTelephone 02871242031
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