Accounts Payable Team Leader
Job Description
Macildowie are proud to be partnering with a thriving organisation based in Leicester, currently experiencing exciting growth and transformation within their finance function.
Title: Accounts Payable Team Leader (Senior AP Clerk)
Salary: Up to £40,000
Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working (with on‑site parking)
About the role
Join a successful and growing business as an Accounts Payable Team Leader, managing a high-volume finance function. Reporting into the wider finance team, you'll oversee a team of six AP Clerks, ensuring accuracy, performance, and continual process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a team of six AP Clerks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Oversee invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations, and weekly/monthly payment runs
Maintain KPIs, deadlines, and internal control standards
Handle escalated supplier/internal queries
Identify and implement process enhancements
Support month-end activities and audit preparation
What we're looking for
Experienced in Accounts Payable with team leadership or supervisory exposure
Comfortable in fast-paced, high-volume roles
Solid ERP system and Excel skills
Excellent communicator and natural team player
Proactive, supportive, and calm under pressure
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary up to £40k
Leadership of a strong AP function with visible impact
Friendly, collaborative finance environment
Strong long-term progression opportunities
Hybrid working with on-site parking
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