Accounts Payable Team Leader

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Senior or Accounts Payable Supervisor looking to lead a team in a fast-paced, purpose-driven finance environment?Leading a dedicated team of AP Assistants, you will oversee high-volume invoice processing, ensure robust financial controls, and drive cost recovery across Council Tax and utility expenditure for this housing association.This role is based in Liverpool city centre and pays a salary of £31,155 plus excellent benefits including generous holiday allowance, enhanced parental and sick pay, pension, health and wellbeing support.Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership: Mentor and motivate the Accounts Payable team , driving performance, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.Cost Control: Oversee Council Tax and utility payments for empty properties, actively challenging inaccurate liabilities, maximising exemptions, and recovering rebates or overpayments.Transactional Excellence: Ensure accurate, timely invoice processing and supplier reconciliations while maintaining strict audit and governance standards.Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary finance contact for Local Authorities, utility providers, and internal housing, asset, and void teams.Reporting: Use Excel and property finance systems to deliver spend analysis, streamline workflows, and support new technology rollouts.What We Are Looking For:Qualifications: AAT qualified or working towards another recognised finance qualification.Experience: Proven track record supervising or leading a team, ideally within social housing, property management, local government, or similar sector.Technical Expertise: Experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger, preferably managing high-volume reconciliations, council tax and utility accounts.Skills: Proficient in Excel, producing reports and analysis, plus experience using other accounting systems/software.Interested? Then apply today for interviews taking place next week!TPBN1_UKTJ