Accounts Payable Team Leader

Description

You’ll be instrumental in achievement of team goals, responsible for work allocation, and performance and quality review. You will work with others to deliver change in Accounts Payable as part of our business transformation, increasing automation and increasing use of system functionality in end-to-end processes.

Reporting to the Transactional Finance Manager, you’ll be part of a dynamic and professional Finance team. Finance operates in a fast-paced environment, so flexibility, positivity and a can-do attitude are essential. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to project-based initiatives across the Ecotricity Group, helping to deliver consistent, high-quality financial services.

Working within Ecotricity’s Group Finance operation this role leads Accounts Payable, managing a small team. It’s a challenging and rewarding position that requires strong leadership, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to strict timelines — all while maintaining outstanding customer service and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Oversee team work allocation — monitoring and assigning work in the automated invoice work area to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Regularly review and validate invoices processed, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Liaise with buyers for invoice and purchase order authorisations and resolve issues.
• Review and authorise weekly and ad hoc payment runs.
• Produce and maintain performance and quality reporting through use of systems.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, performance reviews and team development sessions.
• Maintain and update all process documentation for Accounts Payable.
• Oversee all aspects of the purchase ledger, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness.
• Manage and monitor the aged payables.
• Educate and support staff across the business on purchase order processes and invoice best practices.
• Oversee quarterly self-billing invoices and intercompany management charges.
• Manage supplier account reconciliations and work with suppliers to resolve any differences.
• Ensure the timely completion of Accounts Payable’s month-end reporting and review requirements.
• Conduct ongoing performance management, including goal setting, quality reviews and development planning.
• Provide cover elsewhere in Transactional Finance where required.
• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team, acting as the primary escalation point for internal queries and external suppliers.
• Work closely with the wider Finance team, providing support and resolving ad hoc queries.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Power Query / Power BI.
• High level of accuracy, numeracy and problem-solving ability.
• Proven experience in a busy finance department and leading small to medium-sized teams.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience using Workday.
• In-depth knowledge of purchase ledger processing and ability to drill down when required.
• Excellent understanding of accounts payable and general ledger processes.
• Qualified to AAT Level 3 and above, or alternative finance qualifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and manage stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

This is a full-time permanent opportunity which offers the benefits of flexible hybrid working arrangements. Typically, this role will require you to work 3 days per week in our Office, based in Stroud (Gloucestershire) and 2 days per week either from home, or the Office.

• Healthcare plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts across shops, gyms, days out and events
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with ability to buy/sell days
• Car pooling and onsite parking
• Life assurance and generous pension contribution
• Volunteering day

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance