Becoming an Accounts Payable Team Leader with Capita Local Government: Capita local Government Services provides finance outsourcing services to a number of local authorities. We are in the process of setting up a shared services function for the provision of accounts payable services in our offices in Chichester. An opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to play a key role in delivering high quality business processes What you will do: To ensure the efficient and timely processing of Accounts Payable invoices in the Capita Shared Service Centre. Liaise with the onsite contact manager to ensure the service is delivering to meet the client's needs and the requirements of the contract. Deal with queries arising from either suppliers or retained Council staff in a prompt and informative manner. Manage monthly CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) submissions to HMRC & issuing of statements to CIS contractors where applicable. Ensure appropriate reporting is in place to identify any potential issues arising with the payment of suppliers. Ensure agreed monthly KPI's are met with weekly monitoring Collate all KPI monthly results liaising with other Finance Managers and obtaining commentary when required. Provide management cover in the absence of other managers within the team and assist with planning and organisation of work and the provision of a professional service. To assist the team with application of regulations, checking work and resolving complex issues as a technical specialist with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the service and regulations. Coordinate and carry out systems testing to include data preparation, testing and feedback to the manager responsible. Ensure comprehensive process and procedure notes are kept, and are updated as and when required. Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of projects, identifying customer needs to ensure that the business area can continue to provide the required service. Undertake client meetings relating to project communications and produce communications as required to ensure awareness of project delivery. Your experience will include: Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy at all times. Ability to work in an organised manner and work to deadlines. Team Leader management including appraisals Able to set up and maintain simple spreadsheets, word process and enter data in database systems. Knowledge of financial systems would be an advantage although not essential as training and guidance will be provided. Positive 'can do' attitude with a commitment to deliver excellent service to customers. There may be the requirement for travel to other Capita sites to engage with the onsite teams. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, with ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of modern office working. About Capita Local Government For over 25 years, Capita has been the UK's leading provider of services to local government. We help councils to improve efficiency, provide better services and become more commercially sustainable. This works through a variety of frameworks, service agreements, commercial partnerships, shared services and joint venture companies. What's in it for you? At Capita, we believe an open, transparent working environment that encourages ingenuity and collaboration - with colleagues, customers and clients - is what makes us so effective at what we do. As well as a generous basic salary, company matched pension scheme and access to a variety of voluntary benefit options. These include a share save scheme, life assurance, holiday buy and many more designed to suit your own personal lifestyle, such as retail, health & wellbeing and leisure discounts. You'll be joining a network of some of the most experienced, innovative and dedicated people in the country - the opportunities to learn new skills, develop in your career and grow and as we grow are almost endless. Our mission is to help you realise your potential - whatever that means to you. What we hope you will do next Help us find out more about you by completing our short application process - click apply now . We understand you might have some questions before taking the step to apply - you can contact guidance and to request a full job description. Capita operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership. | Become a Change Maker | Capita Resourcing operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender identity or gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/86752745