Accounts Payable Team Leader

Join a well-established manufacturing business in Newport as an Accounts Payable Team Leader, leading a busy AP function and supporting continuous improvement across finance operations.

Client Details

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to lead a team and take ownership of a high-volume AP function?

We're partnering with a successful and growing manufacturing business in Newport seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee the purchase ledger team, manage supplier relationships and drive improvements across the AP function.

Description

The Role

You'll be responsible for ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed efficiently while leading a team and maintaining robust controls within a busy finance department.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a team of Purchase Ledger Clerks

Oversee high-volume invoice processing activities

Manage supplier payment runs

Review and approve supplier reconciliations

Resolve complex supplier queries and escalations

Monitor AP controls, compliance and accuracy

Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives

Support month-end activities and reporting

Build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders

Profile

About You

Previous experience leading an Accounts Payable team

Strong Purchase Ledger and AP knowledge

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Experience working in a high-volume environment

ERP system experience desirable

A proactive approach to process improvement

Job Offer

What's on Offer?

✅ Competitive pension scheme

✅ Life assurance

✅ On-site parking

✅ Stable and growing business

✅ Career development opportunities

✅ Supportive finance leadership team