Accounts Payable Team Leader

The role is a 12 month Fixed Term contract based in our Financial Control team at our Head office in Leeds.
What do we offer you?
We have a hybrid working model, where you can work flexibly from home or at our Leeds City Centre office.
We offer a competitive rewards package including:
A generous colleague bonus of up to 12%
Matched pension contributions up to 10%
26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme
Colleague Mortgage Scheme capped at 4.25% until 28 February 2025 with no fees
Development opportunities
Volunteering days
Our friendly, supportive culture will help you be the best you can be now and in the future.
About the role
We are in an exciting period of change at the Society and as a result are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Team leader, who can bring an in-depth understanding of Procure to Pay and a passion to help drive the successful implementation of a new Source to Pay system.
You will be responsible for the Society's end-to-end Procure to Pay activities, ensuring efficient and prompt processing of supplier statements, queries and payments. You will contribute to and support the implementation of a new Source to Pay system and purchase ordering process and be an active business partner for the Society, developing relationships with stakeholders of all levels.
You will
Have in-depth knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and controls, including purchase orders
Be an experienced self-starter who can demonstrate proactively supporting change and implementing new systems and processes
Have excellent numerical and financial awareness
Be a confident communicator, both written and verbal
Have experience in training and coaching others
Have good organisational skills and ability to work accurately under pressure
AAT qualified or equivalent experience
What will you bring to the role?
Manage the Accounts Payable process, from invoice receipt through to payment and accounting, to ensure prompt payment for suppliers and adherence to SLA's
Actively monitor overall performance and metrics for Accounts Payable function
Process colleague expenses and corporate credit card expenditure, in accordance with the Society's Expense Policy
Support the implementation of a new Source to Pay system; engage and contribute to project meetings, learn how to use the new system and train the wider team
Support the introduction and compliance of a No PO No Pay' policy across the Society
Manage aged creditor items to ensure that payment terms are adhered to
Take ownership for aged invoicing and control account reconciliations, driving resolution of disputes and aged items
Support the Society's application to the Prompt Payment Code, as part of the Good Business Charter
Why choose Leeds Building Society?
Our business is centred around community, people and society. We're embarking on an exciting period of growth and transformation and have ambitious plans, which are guided by our strong foundations and financial security. We love to give our colleagues the opportunity to thrive, encouraging them to take on challenges that meet the needs of our current and future members.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our three-star Best Companies accreditation in 2022. This is the highest rating and recognises our world-class' levels of engagement.
Leeds Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us.
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