Accounts Payable Team Leader

Accounts Payable Team Leader | 12 Month FTC | Up to £45,000 | Office Based | South Leicester Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Team Leader who thrives in a super busy, high-volume finance environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, fast-paced finance operation on a 12-month fixed term contract, leading a busy AP team through a period of high demand, change and operational delivery. You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of an Accounts Payable team, ensuring invoices, credit notes, debit notes, supplier queries and payment activity are processed accurately, efficiently and on time. This role will suit someone who is hands-on, resilient and confident managing large volumes, tight deadlines and competing priorities. Key Details Job Title: Accounts Payable Team Leader Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: Up to £45,000 Location: South Leicester Working Pattern: Office based Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role As Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will be responsible for: • Leading, coaching and supporting a busy AP team on a day-to-day basis • Managing workloads across the team to ensure daily targets and deadlines are met • Overseeing high volumes of invoice processing, credit notes and debit notes • Acting as an escalation point for complex invoice queries, system issues and supplier challenges • Reviewing payment runs and ensuring compliance with payment terms and internal controls • Monitoring KPIs, service levels and team performance • Supporting supplier statement reconciliations, discrepancy investigations and query resolution • Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers • Supporting month-end activity, reconciliations and AP reporting • Helping improve processes, documentation and ways of working • Providing hands-on support during busy periods, backlogs or pressure points What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who has: • Strong Accounts Payable experience, ideally within a high-volume environment • Previous team leader, supervisory or senior AP experience • A hands-on approach and willingness to support the team operationally • Strong workload management and prioritisation skills • Excellent communication skills with suppliers, stakeholders and internal teams • Confidence dealing with escalations, queries and process issues • Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy • The ability to work well under pressure in a busy, deadline-driven environment • A proactive, accountable and resilient approach Why This Role? This is not a quiet AP role. You will be joining a large, fast-moving finance function where volumes are high, deadlines matter and strong leadership is essential. It would suit someone who enjoys being close to the detail, supporting their team, solving problems quickly and keeping AP operations moving in a demanding environment. Please apply with your CV or get in touch for more information.