About us At Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities, and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. For over 30 years, we've empowered 2,100 independent travel agents worldwide, helping them build successful businesses while providing deeply personal, human connections with their customers. Supported by a talented team of over 400 people in our Support Offices, we create unique travel experiences that keep customers coming back. Named the Best Place to Work in Travel (2022) and ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work (2023 & 2024), we’re expanding rapidly and looking for exceptional individuals to join our Head Office team. About the role This role is responsible for the direct people management of accounts payable analysts as well as ensuring timely and accurate payments of relevant suppl i ers This role is responsible for manag ing the weekly supplier payment runs, ensur ing teams supplier statements are reconciled in line with expected payment dates as well as ensuring inbound queries are managed and responded to in line with SLAs. You will be: Responsible for the d irect people leadership of accounts payable analysts Responsible for i mplementing, supporting and delivering accounts payable strategy Managing all aspects of transactional processing within accounts payable team Drive productivity and deliver services in line with KPIs Work closely with Accounts Payable Manager to identify process improvements and drive best practice Be the senior escalation point in the event of unresolved or complex issues Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to monitor performance and resolve issues impacting productivity and accuracy Support in delivering audit Recognise and communicate any risks and issues with the team, management and key stakeholders Coach, train, develop and motivate the team. Required skills GCSE Maths and English IT literate, able to use Microsoft Office, Excel etc. Confident and professional manner Team player and approachable Numerical skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience of managing a team Our benefits Competitive salary annual bonus Flexible hybrid working Career development opportunities 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years) Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay 3 paid charity days Company events and incentives 3x salary death in service benefit Pension scheme Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan Free breakfast and beverages Inclusive recruitment statement Travel Counsellors is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, or any protected characteristic. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our team and encourage all to apply.