Accounts Payable Lead (2 year FTC)

As a key member of the finance team, you’ll balance operational excellence with people leadership:

• Manage and develop the Accounts Payable team, driving performance and engagement

• Coach and mentor team members through regular 1:1s and development plans

• Act as the first point of escalation for supplier and business queries

• Oversee end-to-end invoice processing and payment cycles

• Ensure accurate coding, timely approvals, and smooth month-end close

• Validate payment runs and support cash balancing processes

• Champion our commitment to paying supplier invoices within 30 days

• Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements through automation and system enhancements

• Develop KPIs and reporting to support data-driven decision-making

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business

• Partner with operational teams and property managers to resolve queries quickly and effectively

• Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable team

• Excellent knowledge of invoice processing, coding, and payment procedures

• Experience with accounts payable systems and automation tools (e.g. Agresso Unit4, Proactis, Medius)

• Strong communication skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

• A continuous improvement approach with strong problem-solving capability

Bonus points for experience in real estate/property or a public sector environment.

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We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process or would like to talk about adjustments, please contact us directly, or at careers@thecrownestate.co.uk

Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.