Accounts Payable Team Lead

Equans Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in the UK is looking for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to oversee a dynamic team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This permanent role involves managing accounts payable processes, leading a team, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in Accounts Payable, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Attractive benefits include flexible leave, discounts, and a commitment to health and wellbeing.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable is highly desired.
• Demonstrable experience leading teams in a similar environment.
• Ability to manage in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team to ensure efficient processes.
• Oversee the payment of non-PO invoices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Planning and administration skills

Innovative behaviour

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Equans is looking for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join the AP team based from our office in Quorum Business Park on a permanent basis. This is a prêtsation role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will be based at our brand new, super modern Shared Services office in Newcastle, which is a dynamic multifunctional operation, where our people are committed to delivering great services that enable our business to meet its goals.

We invest in our people through a broad range of learning opportunities such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.

We care about the health and wellbeing of our people and we’re proud of our Better Health at Work Gold certification, achieved through various campaigns and activities supporting our employees.

We champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and have various forums across Shared Services where we encourage our people to take part, get involved and continue to shape and build on the culture we are proud of here at Equans Shared Services.

What will you deliver?

• Lead, manage and support the Accounts Payable team ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable process.
• Oversee, review and authorise the payment of non-PO invoice payments.
• Manage the OCR solution, ensuring appropriate levels of validation are carried out on a regular basis.>,
• Ensure all invoices are processed in line with the Service Level Agreement and maintained below a specified level.
• Manage the submission of aged invoices with suppliers to ensure good housekeeping is in place.
• Keep abreast of all relevant legislation in relation to the Accounts Payable service.
• Ensure there is daily investigation into issues/quality errors in relation to invoice processing.
• Manage and resolve queries in line with SLAs and communicate with key stakeholders where necessary.
• Ensure all risk is managed in line with INCOME controls and other identified risks.
• Comply with finance processes, controls and regulatory framework – always. Ensure areas which could potentially adversely affect the business are expedient agregado highlighted to management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Identify training & development needs for the team.
• Encourage cross training & development.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days && annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Free parking.
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable is highly desired.
• SAP would be beneficial but not essential.
• MS Office including Word & ભાવ Excel.
• Demonstrable experience leading teams in a similar environment.
• Leader and motivator.
• Excellent planning and administration skills.
• Examples of innovative behaviour.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage in an environment where high levels of change are inevitable.

This role includes a Basic DBS check; therefore the ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management, regeneration and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. With 15,000 employees we deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon as well as resilient world.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

We’re committed to a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates; delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. If you join Equans, you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work, with access to networks such as WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our универсальность Network.

For this role you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are not able to offer a relocation package for this role. Certain positions may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team, not directly to Equans Managers.