Accounts Payable Team Leader

Accounts Payable Team Leader

Location: Leicester (hybrid working)

Salary: Competitive + benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a colleague to step into the role of Accounts Payable Team Leader within our Financial Operations team. If you have a strong grounding in AP or financial operations and are ready to take the next step into a leadership position, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in managing the end-to-end Procure to Pay function and owning key month-end management accounting processes – all while helping to develop the talented people around you.

What we're looking for:

• minimum two years' experience in a similar accounts payable or financial operations role
• in-depth knowledge of Procure to Pay processes and reconciliation
• experience managing or supporting a team, with a genuine interest in mentorship and development
• proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel for advanced data analysis
• strong communication, organisational, and time management skills
• excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately under pressure

Key responsibilities:

• oversee the end-to-end Procure to Pay function, ensuring accurate and timely invoice and payment processing
• checking the processing of invoices/expense/credit card claims (through Continia) to ensure they are correctly authorised and approved prior to processing
• generation of payment runs and remittance advices
• reconciliation of the purchase ledger at month end and performing the necessary month-end routines
• delivery of our financial objectives, which are supported by robust, financial processes
• resolves or suggests improvements to the purchase ledger processes that support the delivery of the Mattioli Woods strategy
• monthly KPI reporting to the Group Operations Manager with commentary
• monthly supplier practice reporting
• provide training, development plans, and mentorship to finance assistants

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career here at Mattioli Woods, take on greater responsibility, and make a real impact within a team you may already know well. You'll benefit from our continued investment in your development and the support of a collaborative, close-knit finance function.

competitive salary (depending on experience)

• 34.5-hour working week

health cash plan (Core Level 1)

5% employer/5% employee pension

4x salary life assurance and group income protection

25 days' holiday plus statutory (increasing with service)

hybrid working – a blend of home and office time

training and development opportunities

a supportive, collaborative team environment

To express your interest, please speak with your line manager in the first instance and then submit your application via Workday.

We look forward to hearing from you.