Accounts Payable Clerk - Team Leader

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to lead a high‑volume AP team in Warrington. The role combines day‑to‑day operational oversight with a focus on process improvement, supplier relationship management, and team development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team, allocating workload and setting priorities.
• Oversee high‑volume invoice processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Review and approve invoice matching, batching, and coding across multiple cost centres.
• Manage supplier relationships, resolve escalated queries and discrepancies.
• Coordinate payment runs, maintain cash‑flow controls and meet deadlines.
• Support month‑end activities including reconciliations, reporting, and audit preparation.
• Monitor team performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices.
• Coach, train and manage performance of team members.

Required profile

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable, preferably with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end AP processes in a high‑volume environment.
• Experience managing workloads, deadlines and team performance.
• Confident handling of escalations, supplier queries and complex reconciliations.
• Exposure to month‑end processes and payment runs.

Required skills

• SAP
• Sage
• Oracle

What we offer

• Hybrid working (2 days office, 3 days home) with structured flexibility.
• Competitive hourly rate of £16‑£19.50.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.