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Accounts Payable Lead

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Posted on May 28, 2026 by CV-Library
Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£20 - £25 Hourly
Contract/Project
Accounts Payable Lead

Contract Period: 01 June 2026 – 31 August 2026

Bournemouth - Hybrid

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead Coordinator to oversee accounts payable operations, travel and entertainment expenses, banking disbursements, document management, and vendor relationships within a global finance environment.

This role will support international business operations across multiple regions and will also contribute to financial reconciliations, accrual management, process improvement initiatives, and systems optimisation projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Coordinate the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, including pre-audit, posting, payments, banking disbursements, and document imaging.

* Process employee travel and entertainment expense reports through multiple systems and data sources.

* Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and within agreed timelines across international entities.

* Maintain and update the vendor master database for transactional and tax reporting purposes.

* Manage contractual cost calculations, payments, accruals, and account reconciliations.

* Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner.

* Verify, organise, and maintain accounts payable transaction records and reports.

* Support process automation, systems improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.

* Work closely with finance leadership and technical teams to maintain and improve accounts payable systems and controls.

* Assist with onboarding new business entities and integrating them into existing finance processes.

* Support wider team initiatives, process improvements, and operational problem-solving activities.

Requirements

* Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

* 3–5 years’ experience within accounts payable or finance operations.

* Strong knowledge of SAP Accounts Payable systems or similar ERP platforms.

* Experience with Microsoft Office, document imaging systems, and banking/payment systems.

* Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.

* Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.

* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

* High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.

* Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work effectively under pressure.

* Experience working within international or multi-region business environments is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with strong accounts payable experience, systems knowledge, and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced international environment. They will be comfortable managing transactional finance processes while supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

Reference: 225169310

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Accounts Payable Lead

CV-Library

Posted on May 28, 2026 by CV-Library

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Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£20 - £25 Hourly
Contract/Project
Accounts Payable Lead

Contract Period: 01 June 2026 – 31 August 2026

Bournemouth - Hybrid

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead Coordinator to oversee accounts payable operations, travel and entertainment expenses, banking disbursements, document management, and vendor relationships within a global finance environment.

This role will support international business operations across multiple regions and will also contribute to financial reconciliations, accrual management, process improvement initiatives, and systems optimisation projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Coordinate the end-to-end processing of vendor invoices, including pre-audit, posting, payments, banking disbursements, and document imaging.

* Process employee travel and entertainment expense reports through multiple systems and data sources.

* Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and within agreed timelines across international entities.

* Maintain and update the vendor master database for transactional and tax reporting purposes.

* Manage contractual cost calculations, payments, accruals, and account reconciliations.

* Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner.

* Verify, organise, and maintain accounts payable transaction records and reports.

* Support process automation, systems improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.

* Work closely with finance leadership and technical teams to maintain and improve accounts payable systems and controls.

* Assist with onboarding new business entities and integrating them into existing finance processes.

* Support wider team initiatives, process improvements, and operational problem-solving activities.

Requirements

* Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

* 3–5 years’ experience within accounts payable or finance operations.

* Strong knowledge of SAP Accounts Payable systems or similar ERP platforms.

* Experience with Microsoft Office, document imaging systems, and banking/payment systems.

* Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.

* Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.

* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

* High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.

* Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work effectively under pressure.

* Experience working within international or multi-region business environments is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with strong accounts payable experience, systems knowledge, and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced international environment. They will be comfortable managing transactional finance processes while supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
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Reference: 225169310

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