Accounts Payable Team Leader | £50 Million Global eCommerce Brand Colchester Competitive Salary Package (DOE) Benefits We are a global eCommerce business selling high quality sports nutrition products directly to consumers at the lowest possible prices. The company was formed in 2005 and has grown rapidly. It has a 60,000 square foot warehouse and manufacturing facility based in Colchester, Essex and a 100,000 square foot distribution centre in Wroclaw, Poland. We are a highly ambitious business and is targeting revenues of more than £50 million having grown its top line at around 40% per annum over the past three years. Reporting to the Accounts Manager of the Finance Department, the Accounts Payable Team Leader will be responsible for 2 direct reports, overseeing Supplier relations, Invoice queries, Goods In discrepancies and development of a growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an expanding Finance Team and a growing business. Accounts Payable Team Leader Key Accountabilities: Ensure purchase invoices are accurately processed and in a timely manner Supervise and manage the overall Accounts Payable function Resolve all purchase orders, invoice and payment queries, working with both internal and external stakeholders Manage the Accounts Payable Assistant's performance appraisals, individual development, absence management etc Responsible for ensuring company purchasing policies and procedures are adhered to at all times whilst proactively identifying improvements to current processes Ensure all Accounts Payable tasks are completed in line with month end deadlines Reviewing purchase ledger on a monthly basis ensuring allocations have been completed correctly and investigating any balances in query Record accruals and prepayments at the end of each month Reviewing GRNI on a weekly basis and liaise with Warehouse Goods In team to ensure stock corrections are correctly handled Ownership of landed costs Generate weekly payment run Update the fixed asset register at the end of each month and report on variance between budget and invoiced/committed Capital spend YTD Approving suppliers on Purchase Ordering system Work closely with the Polish Accountant to ensure invoices are managed appropriately across both locations Monitor Accounts Payable mailbox to ensure requests are dealt with in a timely manner Inputting supplier invoices Travel to the London office may be required on occasion to support and provide guidance to other departments Complete adhoc duties as required by management and the wider business Ideal Candidate Specification : Preferably AAT level 4 qualified Experience operating ERP systems and processes; proficient in the use of MS Office (Intermediate Excel) and financial management software (experience with Sage 200 would be an advantage) Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role Articulate and strong communication skills both internally and externally Energetic and highly motivated Able to work to tight deadlines to ensure on time reporting to the management team Assist with the yearly audit where required Experience managing a small team Ability to drive process changes throughout the business when required Strong knowledge in Stock and Service purchasing, preferably with experience in international trading Good understanding of EU VAT recognition in Cross-border transactions is desirable Salary, Hours & Benefits : Working hours: 9am - 6pm, 5 days a week Competitive Salary Package (DOE) Benefits

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