Accounts Payable Team Leader

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader who will be responsible for the supervision of accounts payable team. You will be responsible for ensuring an efficient month end close and subsequent reporting. You will also act as an escalation point for all accounts and ensuring accurate processing leading to payment of suppliers.

We design and manufacture internal and external lighting solutions for customers across the whole spectrum of the public and private sectors, with quality and sustainability at the heart of our operations. Established in 1992, we have grown to become a global operator with bases in Warrington and Belfast and state-of-the-art showrooms in Belfast, Warrington, Madrid and Dublin, supplying to more than 26 countries.

Ansell Lighting is a byword for innovation in lighting design and we have won multiple awards for our energy-efficient luminaires and industry-leading lighting control system, Octo.

DELIVERY

• Supervision of accounts payable team
• Match invoices when received to appropriate Goods Received Note or Order, verifying quantities received and the pricing is in accordance with the order value
• Posting invoices for different entities and currency
• Month end processes including timely close of Purchase Ledger
• Monthly reporting including KPI’s, GRNI and Aged creditors
• Reconcile Suppliers Statements to the Purchase Ledger
• Making payments, including part payments and deposits via BACS in accordance with terms & conditions
• Liaising and dealing with creditors regarding payments and queries
• Governance around setting up of new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details
• Support the implementation of system and processes changes
• Any other ad hoc duties where required.

BUSINESS INSIGHT

• Providing information and insight on key areas including creditors and spend against budget
• Working with other members of the finance team to understand workflows and cost drivers and help deliver timely information.
• Working closely with the Accounts Payable team to provide any updates.

QUALITY

• Be professional at all times.
• Good problem solving and analytical ability
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work to monthly deadlines

SAFETY

• Contribution to the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment.
• Support the Operations Manager in adherence to Health and Safety Regulations at all times.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Management of staffing levels and workload within the Accounts Payable team
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with people at all levels, ensuring regular communication with Managers
• Maintain good relationships with all colleagues and foster a good team spirit within Accounting Dept
• Maintain good relationships with external suppliers and customers at all times

Our Accounts Payable Team Leader will have/be:

• 4+ years’ experience within accounts payable function
• Experience of managing time effectively
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer-literate, being fully conversant with MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Able to operate confidently and communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in a written form
• Professional in approach, and able to lead by example, acting with tact and diplomacy
• Good organisational skills
• Experience of managing a team
• Ability to process invoices in foreign currency
• Experience of processing inventory invoices
• Experience of Sage desired

We are all about our customer experience and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:

• Competitive salary, benefits, (Salary DOE)
• 28 days holiday - includes Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service plus Christmas shut down)
• Discount on our products
• Recognition and rewards scheme
• Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.