Temporary Accounts Payable Team Leader, (3-6 Months Temporary), Stevenage Temporary Accounts Payable Team Leader, (3-6 Months Temporary), StevenageAre you an experienced finance professional with a passion for process improvement and team leadership? We''re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to take the reins of our Accounts Payable function. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced organisation and play a key role in ensuring operational excellence across the purchase-to-pay cycle.About the RoleAs Accounts Payable Team Leader, you''ll be responsible for managing a small team of Accounts Payable Officers, overseeing the end-to-end invoice processing and supplier payments. You''ll act as the system lead for our purchasing and ledger platforms, work closely with IT and external providers, and contribute to the wider finance team''s performance goals.You''ll ensure financial procedures are up-to-date, payments are made accurately and on time, and that internal controls are met. This role also involves producing insightful reports, supporting year-end and budgeting processes, and assisting with audit and data compliance requests.What You''ll Be DoingLeading, mentoring, and motivating a team of two Accounts Payable OfficersManaging the purchase ledger and ordering systems to ensure smooth operationProcessing supplier invoices and payments in a timely and accurate mannerPerforming account reconciliations and preparing reports for financial planningM