Accounts Payable Team Lead - London, United Kingdom - Williams, Stanley and Co

Williams, Stanley and Co

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Position:
AP Team Lead

Salary:
£30, ,000 per annum (potential to stretch, dependent on experience)

Location:
Hybrid - Home/office (minimum 2 days a week)

Hours:
Full Time (40 hours week)

ABOUT US

Williams, Stanley & Co is a leading accountancy firm catering to a diverse range of clients in the hospitality industry, from high street chains to family-run cafes.

Our company began with a mission to provide accurate and actionable financial insights to businesses, drawing from our founders' own experiences in managing multiple rapidly growing ventures.

Driven by a commitment to customer-first accounting, we've assembled a team of experienced and trusted accountants who share our vision for excellence.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration and expertise, our team operates seamlessly across different locations, including the UK, Philippines, Dubai, and South Africa.

ABOUT YOU
We're seeking a dependable Accounts Payable Team Lead with extensive experience in Accounts Payable and prior people management skills. If you thrive in data entry tasks and excel in a fast-paced environment that blends office and remote work, we'd love to hear from you

You Are:

A seasoned professional with a minimum of 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable, adept at managing high volumes of invoices.
Experienced in using Xero, Quickbooks, or Sage systems for payroll processing and financial management.
Skilled in efficiently processing invoices and managing accounts in a dynamic environment.
Capable of working with multiple clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payroll activities.
Experienced in using Hubdoc, Receiptbank, or Dext for streamlined document management.
Proficient in reconciling supplier statements and managing creditor lists effectively.
Experienced in proposing and processing payment runs with meticulous attention to detail.
Competent in bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.
In possession of a Xero Advisor Certification or Quickbooks Online Core Certification (desirable).

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilise your Xero expertise and proficiency in invoice scanning software for efficient invoice processing.
Oversee the invoice processing workflow and effectively resolve any invoice queries.
Reconcile all supplier account statements and address any associated queries.
Provide coaching and supervision to a team of 5 Accounts Payable Assistants.
Lead project work focused on process improvements within the Accounts Payable function.
Collaborate with other departments to enhance processes and implement automation across the organisation.
Ensure accuracy in team members' work by conducting double checks when necessary.
Communicate effectively with both suppliers and clients.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary
Membership on our Employee Recognition platform Perkbox with numerous free perks and access to counselling services and training providers
Ongoing career progression, training and support in gaining nationally recognised qualifications (including Education Scheme and ACCA Support)
30 days holiday entitlement pro rata (including Bank Holidays) with an additional day for each year of service
Great pension scheme
Fun company socials and events
Flexible hybrid working model (2 days minimum in the office)
Employee Assistance Programme and coaching for personal and professional development
Birthday leave an additional day of leave to be taken on or around your Birthday
Mental Health Half Days celebrating the power of 'Me Time'
Annual Pay Reviews and Biannual Appraisals career progression is everything