Accounts Payable Team Leader

About the role

This 24‑month contract position is a hybrid role (four days onsite) with a leading energy company in Barrow‑in‑Furness. As the Accounts Payable Team Leader you will own the end‑to‑end purchase‑to‑pay process, drive operational excellence and support senior finance stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team to ensure accurate, timely supplier payments.
• Oversee supplier and customer reconciliations, including GRIR management.
• Coordinate aged creditor reviews and support month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and maximise the use of the Medius AP automation system.
• Develop, monitor and report on KPIs for team performance and process efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations, supplier onboarding and payment practice reporting.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Supply Chain and IT on payment runs, financial controls and Source‑to‑Pay enhancements.
• Act as a key contact during internal and external audits and support ad‑hoc finance projects.

Required profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CA).
• Significant experience leading an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger function.
• Proven track record of managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (BW/BPC experience desirable).
• Experience with Medius or a similar AP automation platform.

Required skills

• SAP ERP
• Medius AP automation system
• VAT compliance and reporting

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate of £350‑£450.
• Hybrid working model with four days onsite.
• Opportunity to lead a high‑performing finance team in a major energy business.