Accounts Payable Team Leader

Overview

Lead AP team, manage payments/invoices, ensure accuracy, coach staff, drive improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• payment systems
• invoice operations
• data analysis
• team scheduling
• process improvement
• compliance liaison

Tasks

-Take ownership of payment systems and associated administrative processes, including supplier and invoice operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. -Handle escalated payment, invoice, and customer service queries with professionalism and problem-solving expertise. -Provide insightful reports and expert advice to help resolve complex issues through data analysis and interpretation. -Lead the daily scheduling and coordination of team activities to meet operational goals. -Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance working methods and recommending practical solutions. -Coach and train team members, supporting their development and monitoring progress to ensure high performance. -Liaise with external organisations and external auditors, representing the team and ensuring compliance.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• accounts payable
• leadership
• interpersonal
• organisational
• vat

What You Bring

-Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise both your own workload and support team coordination. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and confidence working with data, supported by advanced numeracy and literacy skills. -Working knowledge of Accounts Payable systems, including e5 Bank Reconciliation and General Ledger is preferred but not essential. -Previous supervisory experience or the potential to step into a leadership role. -Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. -A solid understanding of VAT, CIS, HMRC regulations, and Company Financial Policies, with familiarity in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance preferred.

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About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

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Interview Process

-interviews scheduled for 11 & 12 november.