Accounts Payable Team Leader
CV-LibraryLiverpool city centrepermanentPosted: 10 August 2026
Apply NowAre 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
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