Accounts Payable Lead

Our client, that operates within the travel & leisure industry, is currently looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Lead to join their growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely invoice processing, approvals, payments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Monitor and manage AP aging reports, identifying and resolving outstanding or disputed invoices.
• KPIs to assess process efficiency and drive improvements.
• Prepare and analyze weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Provide necessary documentation for internal and external audits.
• Generate and present various reports for management.
• Identify opportunities for process automation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Work closely with various departments to streamline workflows.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior members within the payables team.
• Establish, enforce, and monitor AP policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Partially qualified through ACCA would be ideal however candidates with experience in Accounts Payables would be preferred. 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively.
• Detail-oriented, analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.