Accounts Payable Team Lead

Our client, a leading UK company based in West Lothian, is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join their team in a fantastic permanent position. As the Team Lead, you'll be responsible for leading a team of two who look after overheads invoices. You will have strong systems skills & be skilled in developing & maintaining processes.

Benefits of working here include:

• Flexible working hours with a mix of work from home & the office
• Easily accessible by car or public transport
• Flat organisational structure
• Outstanding additional benefits
• A fantastic team & working environment
• Excellent opportunities for advancement

Job

The role of Overheads Team Lead will give you the opportunity to be involved with the following:

• Managing the workload of a team of 2 Assistants within the Accounts Payable department
• Ensuring a high level of accuracy in all aspects of Accounts Payable transactions
• Utilising MS Excel to effectively process high volume transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborating with colleagues across departments for efficient processing, approval & payment of supplier invoices
• Using banking software for payment of invoices by BACS & online banking platforms
• Performing reconciliations of supplier accounts & swiftly investigating & resolving discrepancies
• Completing weekly payment runs & month-end reports to meet financial close deadlines
• Liaising with internal & external audit to ensure Accounts Payable compliance with audit requirements

You

As an Overheads Team Lead you will be skilled &/or qualified in the following:

• Extensive Accounts Payable experience, with a solid understanding of double entry & ledger accounting is essential
• Experience in supervising a team & driving process efficiency would be advantageous
• In-depth knowledge of various systems & their integration within the company
• Strong problem-solving abilities, systems & analytical skills focused on process improvement & re-engineering
• Versatile & adaptable approach with strong organisational & delegation skills
• An interest in fashion & commitment to company values is preferable

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our core values are "striving for excellence" & "relatability." Our goal is to provide every applicant with an outstanding experience & ensure that this role is the right fit for you. If you are interested in this role, please submit your most recent CV or reach out to us for a confidential discussion.