Accounts Payable Team Lead Our client, a leading multinational engineering services company, is seeking a skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to join their finance team.
Reporting to the Financial Controller and overseeing a team of accounts payable specialists, this role offers an excellent opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of accounts payable professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Accounts Payable Oversight: Manage high-volume accounts payable operations for Irish/EU entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies.
Payment Processing: Oversee the preparation of payment proposals for weekly payment runs, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on schedule.
Vendor Management: Act as the primary escalation point for vendor queries, managing reconciliations and vendor account updates to maintain smooth relationships.
Process Optimization: Maintain and improve process documentation to ensure transparency and operational efficiency in accounts payable workflows.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with purchasing, commercial, and other internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure accurate general ledger postings.
SAP Expertise: Leverage SAP to process invoices, credit notes, and expenses efficiently while training and guiding the team on system best practices.
Requirements Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading or supervising an accounts payable team, preferably in a multinational/EMEA environment.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced experience with SAP and strong Excel skills for data management, reporting, and analysis.
AP Expertise: Deep knowledge of payments, T&E, vendor management, and AP query resolution processes.
Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with vendors, stakeholders, and team members.
Problem Solving: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving process inefficiencies or issues.
Education: A third-level qualification or equivalent is required.
Industry Experience: Background in construction, engineering, or a similar industry is advantageous.
What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package, including: 25 days annual leave.
8% pension contribution.
Annual bonus/13th cheque.
Educational assistance programs.
Hybrid working model (2 days WFH) after initial training period.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
Skills Accounts Payable, SAP, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Invoice Processing, Payment Processing Skills: Accounts Payable SAP Team lead payments