Accounts Payable Team Leader - Beauty

Reporting into the AP Manager the primary responsibility of the AP Team Leader is to lead a team of AP Associates and organise day to day activities monitoring individual performances and adjusting priorities as per business requirements.

The AP Team Leader acts as a subject matter expert and point of reference for issues relating to the delivery of the Supplier Invoicing process and to make sure Group procedures are followed.

Responsibility is to manage the flow of work through effective LEAN techniques, observing all key business controls to ensure all work completed under the remit is 'right first time' .

The AP Team Leader identifies poor processes suggesting workable solutions and escalates any business critical issues to the AP Manager.

Responsibilities:

Performance Delivery

• Organise, supervise and monitor the AP Team activities efficiently and effectively to ensure all SLA's and KPI's are met


• Delivers against Team Target


• Drives performance for department targets / KPI and manages individual performance accordingly


• Act as on the job coach for AP Associates


• Provide expertise and act as first point of escalation for resolving Statement Reconciliation / Processing queries / Invoice discrepancies / System Support Issues such as Procure


• Manages incoming requests through work flow and schedules activities appropriately


• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with External counterparts, other Transactional Teams, external suppliers, internal customers and business partners


• Strives to achieve best practice performance levels as per benchmarks agreed with the AP Manager


• Delivers Month End close, monitoring all activities, ensuring the AP team deliver Month End on time


Process Management and Improvement

• In liaison with the AP Manager identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives


• Hold Weekly and Monthly 1-2-1 Meetings with each of your team members


• Evaluates new processes ensuring training material is produced for all team members and they are then fully trained


• Keep abreast of latest developments and legislation which will affect policies/processes in the relevant process area


• Provide Reporting on Performance vs Target for your relevant Team and support with any overall Team reporting requirements
  
  Experience of working in a Shared Service centre or similar working environment


• Ability to act as SME for the specific Transactional area


• Office IT literate, preferably with advanced MS Excel skills


• Sage or any other ERP systems knowledge


• Track of high performing standards


• Track of high standards Customer Service


Qualification (one or more of the following):

• Qualified by Experience


• Educated to Degree level or equivalent


• Fluent in English verbal and written


• One or more relevant European Languages an advantage
  
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About THG

We're a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We're home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF

About THG Beauty

We're home to market-leading websites like Lookfantastic, Skinstore, Dermstore, Cult Beauty and the beauty subscription box brand Glossybox. And our portfolio of premium brands includes the likes of ESPA, Ameliorate and Grow Gorgeous - all of which are loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide. We also partner with a network of more than 19,000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience anywhere in the world. It's an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.

About Finance at THG

Finance at THG is a dynamic and evolving team, covering everything from accounts receivable and payable to treasury, tax, internal audit and dedicated commercial teams for each division: Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health, and Brands. As THG grows and takes on new ventures, our finance team supports every step of the way. Our team thrives on driving change, adaptability, and resourcefulness, maintaining financial control and profitability.

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.


• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.


Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Don't want to work on your birthday? We don't either! Enjoy your day off on us!


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.


• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.


• Buy back up to 3 days each year.


• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.


Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.


• Access our in-house CBT therapist.


• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.


• State-of-the-art on-site gym.


• Access to our on-site physio.


Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.


• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.


• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.


• On-site staff shop.


• Access to on-site barber.


• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.


• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.


THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.