Accounts Payable Team Leader - Hybrid role
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33,000.0 to £38,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Swansea, Swansea, SA1 1SP |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4774144_1772030207 |
Summary
Team Leader - Accounts Payable
Permanent and Full time
Competitive Salary
Swansea
A well‑established organisation undergoing significant growth is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team of purchase ledger assistants across multiple sites. In order to be successful in this role, it is essential that you are value‑driven, people‑focused and committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment. Your day-to-day will see you motivating and inspiring a small team while driving improvements and preparing for upcoming system changes.
You will oversee the accounts payable function, managing direct reports both in person and remotely, taking full ownership of supplier ledgers across multiple entities. With new financial systems and processes on the horizon, this role suits someone who enjoys streamlining workflows, improving efficiency and embedding best practice. You will report directly to the Financial Controller.Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end‑to‑end accounts payable process with accuracy and compliance.
- Review and verify invoices, ensuring correct documentation and approvals.
- Maintain accurate supplier information and ledger entries.
- Conduct weekly payment runs and support effective cashflow management.
- Oversee supplier ledgers, payment plans and monthly cash outflow projections.
- Work closely with the management accounts team to ensure correct cost allocation.
- Complete supplier statement reconciliations and detailed ledger reviews.
- Lead, support and develop the AP team to maintain high standards.
- Manage the AP inbox, responding to queries promptly and professionally.
- Support audits, financial reporting and the implementation of new systems.
- Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across the AP function.
You will need to have strong, robust Accounts Payable experience, across multiple entities in a large company or organisation. You must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, and finance software SAGE. Experience of managing direct reports in a finance setting is also essential.
In return, this company offers an excellent benefit package (with enhanced annual leave) as well as a hybrid working pattern that makes it an employer of choice in this area.
If you would like to find out more, call Emma Lewis on 01792 642 042. Apply by uploading a current CV.
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