Position: AP Team Lead Salary: £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Location: Hybrid – Home/office (minimum 2 days a week in our London office) Hours: Full Time ABOUT US Williams, Stanley & Co is a leading accountancy firm catering to a diverse range of clients within the hospitality industry, from high street chains to family-run cafes. Our company began with a mission to provide accurate and actionable financial insights to businesses, drawing from our founders' own experiences in managing multiple rapidly growing ventures. Driven by a commitment to customer-first accounting, we've assembled a team of experienced and trusted accountants who share our vision for excellence. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and expertise, our team operates seamlessly across different locations, including the UK, Philippines and Dubai. ABOUT YOU We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Team Lead to join our dynamic accounting firm. This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in managing AP functions, leading teams, and working with Xero. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the AP team, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with financial policies and procedures. You have: Proven experience in an AP Team Lead or Senior AP role within an accounting or finance environment. Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring teams. Proficiency in Xero, with the ability to optimise its use within AP functions. Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial processes. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of UK VAT regulations and financial compliance requirements is desirable. Supervision experience within an Accounts Payable position Responsibilities Lead and manage the AP team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities. Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and payments. Maintain and monitor AP controls, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. Manage relationships with suppliers, resolving queries and disputes professionally. Ensure seamless integration of Xero within AP processes, leveraging its functionalities for maximum efficiency. Review and approve payment runs, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance AP efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with internal teams, including finance and procurement, to optimise workflows. Train and mentor team members, conducting regular performance reviews and providing constructive feedback. WHAT WE OFFER Membership on our Employee Recognition platform YuLife- with numerous free perks and access to counselling services and training providers Ongoing career progression, training and support in gaining nationally recognised qualifications (including Education Scheme and ACCA Support) 30 days holiday entitlement pro rata (including Bank Holidays) with an additional day for each year of service Great pension scheme (Penfold) Fun company socials and events Flexible hybrid working model (2 days minimum in the office) Employee Assistance Programme and coaching for personal and professional development Enhanced parental leave policy (subject to length of service requirements) Birthday leave – an additional day of leave to be taken on or around your Birthday Mental Health Half Days – celebrating the power of ‘Me Time’ Annual Pay Reviews and Biannual Appraisals – career progression is everything Perks and benefits on our HR platform Employment Hero