A typical day as a Transactional Finance Team Lead – Accounts Payable

No two days look exactly the same here, and that’s part of what makes it work.

As a Transactional Finance Team Lead - Accounts Payable, you’ll play a key part in keeping things moving for our customers, suppliers and The Pros around you. You’ll take ownership, solve problems properly, and work with people across the business to make things simpler, faster and better.

You’ll be trusted to get stuck in, make decisions, and see things through.

What you’ll be doing

Our Finance Shared Service Centre is at the heart of the business, providing the financial foundations that keep everything running smoothly. The team is collaborative, fast-paced and continuously evolving, with a strong focus on delivering an excellent service while embracing automation, innovation and continuous improvement.

As Transactional Finance Team Lead – Accounts Payable, you'll lead a talented Accounts Payable team, working closely with colleagues across Finance, Procurement and the wider business to ensure our supplier payments and financial controls operate efficiently and accurately.

• Lead and support the day-to-day running of the Accounts Payable team, ensuring work is delivered accurately and within agreed service levels

• Oversee supplier invoice processing, payment runs, supplier account maintenance and query resolution

• Monitor team performance against KPIs and SLAs, providing coaching and support to drive continuous improvement

• Act as the escalation point for complex supplier or stakeholder queries

• Coach, develop and mentor team members, creating a high-performing and engaged team culture

• Support month-end activities including reconciliations, accruals and reporting

• Build strong relationships with Finance, Procurement and key business stakeholders

• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and compliance with audit and VAT requirements

• Identify opportunities to improve processes through standardisation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives

• Support finance transformation projects and help embed best practice across the function

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who knows how to get things done and works well with others to make it happen.

You don’t need to tick every single box, but you’ll likely bring:

• Previous experience leading an Accounts Payable team within a high-volume Shared Service Centre or corporate finance environment

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, financial controls and supplier management

• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and data analysis

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail

• Proven experience coaching, developing and motivating teams

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• A proactive mindset with a passion for improving processes and driving efficiencies

• Ability to manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy and service

It would be great if you also have:

• A recognised finance qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

• Experience using OCR, automation or workflow tools within Accounts Payable

• Knowledge of VAT regulations and audit requirements

• Experience supporting finance transformation or continuous improvement projects

Most importantly, you’ll bring the mindset of a Pro:

• You take ownership

• You communicate clearly

• You work collaboratively

• You look for better ways to do things

• You see things through properly

What you’ll get back

🌴 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

🎂 Your birthday off every year to spend how you want

🩺 Healthcare Cashback Plan with money back on things like dentists, opticians and sports massages

💻 Flexible and hybrid working

💪 Free onsite gym at head office

🎓 Training and development opportunities to keep growing your skills and career

🛍️ Discounts and cashback through our perks platform

🚲 Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work and Holiday Buy

What it’s like here

At HSS ProService, we’re here to take the friction out of hire.

We’ve built a smarter, faster way for businesses to get the tools, equipment and materials they need. We connect customers with trusted suppliers through one simple online marketplace.

But what really makes it work is our people. The Pros.

The ones who step in, solve problems, keep things moving and make life easier for customers and each other.

We use technology, teamwork and bold thinking to make things simpler, clearer and better every day.

The Pros here are Progress Makers, Professionals, Problem Solvers and Proud of the work they do. People who take ownership, back each other, speak honestly and keep things moving.

That means:

• Say it. Own it. See it through.

• Bring in the people power.

• Be straight, be clear.

• Recognise the graft.

No big egos. No overcomplicated processes. Just good people doing good work together.

Different Perspectives, One Platform

We’re not all the same, and that’s what makes us stronger.

Great ideas come from different people, different experiences and different ways of thinking.

Whether you’re starting out, changing careers or looking for your next move, if you’ve got the skills and the drive, we want to hear from you.

Not sure you tick every box? Apply anyway.

If you have questions about the role or recruitment process, email ProCareers@hss.com and one of the team will help you out.

We’re on it. Together.
Always making it better.