Accounts Payable Team Leader

Annual Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + Travel Location: Central London Job Type: Full-time - 8am- 5pm – office based Join a leading construction firm based in Central London as an Accounts Payable Team Leader. This exciting opportunity is for a hands-on role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the purchase ledger function across multiple entities within the construction sector. This position combines active processing responsibilities with leadership of a small team, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient handling of supplier invoices, payments, and queries. The role is crucial in maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting project delivery through robust financial controls and processes. Day-to-day of the role: Team Leadership & Supervision: • Lead, support, and develop a small Accounts Payable team. • Allocate workload across entities and monitor team performance to ensure deadlines are met. • Provide training and ongoing guidance to team members. • Drive continuous improvement within AP processes. Purchase Invoice Processing: • Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently across multiple entities. • Ensure invoices are correctly coded and authorised in line with company procedures. • Perform 2-way and 3-way matching of invoices to purchase orders and goods/services received. • Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. • Manage and maintain Accounts Payable processes across multiple legal entities. • Support intercompany processes and ensure consistency of processes and controls across all entities. • Act as the main point of contact for supplier queries. • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. • Investigate and resolve problem invoices in a timely manner. • Identify root causes and implement process improvements. • Prepare and manage BACS payment runs across multiple entities. • Maintain strict control over payment processes and deadlines. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience in Accounts Payable, including high-volume invoice processing for a multi-entity environment • Some experience managing or supervising a small team. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills (internal and external stakeholders). • Experience running BACS payment processes. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. If you are an experience Accounts Payable professional looking for the next step in your career with a growing business, make your application today.