Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic and fast-growing Life Sciences company? SPT Labtech, a cutting-edge £90m turnover business backed by EQT private equity, is looking for an Accounts Team Lead to join our thriving head office team. About us: Based in Melbourn, near Cambridge, UK, SPT Labtech makes products that transform the way scientists work. For nearly two decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalized experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab. Want to be part of a team that’s making a difference to human health? The role: We're looking for a proactive team player with a can-do attitude to join our finance team. In this role, you'll support the UK month-end close, review balance sheets, and gain hands-on experience across a variety of financial disciplines. You'll also contribute to process improvements, business partnering, and continuous improvement projects, developing your commercial finance and financial systems expertise. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll collaborate closely with both the finance team and wider business, ensuring high-quality reconciliations, transaction processing, data reviews, and valuable support across departments. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally in a fast-paced, supportive, and dynamic environment. Key responsibilities: Invoice processing. Authorisation and payment of all supplier invoices and employee expense claims Coaching and developing the team. Support on projects to improve and streamline processes Partner with procurement team as required to understand and resolve issues associated with purchase ledger processes Monitoring and reporting on invoice processing volumes, invoice backlogs, late payments and query volumes and response times (KPI’s) Oversight of supplier statement reconciliation Complex query resolution and problem client management Work with order handling to create seamless customer enrolment process Your skillset: Proven experience in a finance or accounts team. Previous leadership experience managing an Accounts Payable/Receivable team. Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach. Proficient in financial systems and Excel, with a strong IT aptitude. Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams. Desirable skillset: A degree in accounting or business. AAT Qualified. Our commitment to you: You’ll be working with talented professionals in a motivated and driven team. We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive, valued benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus. We embrace diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status. We prioritise supporting our employees' diverse needs as we strive for excellence together. If the above resonates with you, apply with an up-to-date CV and be a part of our journey to reshape the future of science.