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Accounts Payable Team Leader - Datchet - Office based - £40.000 per annum Role Overview The Accounts Payable (AP) Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. This role combines hands-on transactional work with team supervision, process improvement, and stakeholder management. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management Supervise, mentor, and develop AP team members Allocate workloads and monitor performance against KPIs Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff Accounts Payable Operations Oversee end-to-end AP processes (invoice processing, approvals, payments) Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies Review and approve high-value or complex invoices and payment runs Manage supplier onboarding and maintain accurate vendor records Process Improvement & Controls Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities Maintain and enforce internal controls to mitigate financial risk Ensure compliance with audit requirements and support internal/external audits Develop and document standard operating procedures Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience in accounts payable, with supervisory responsibility Strong understanding of AP processes and financial controls Experience with ERP/accounting systems Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Strong leadership and team management abilities Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.