Senior Accounts Payable – Process Improvement

Looking for something a little different?
We're working exclusively with a well-established business in Leicester that is looking to appoint a Senior Accounts Payable – Process Improvement professional to join its finance team.

This isn't your typical Accounts Payable position. If you've built your career in AP and often find yourself questioning how processes could be improved, this could be the perfect next step.
Rather than focusing on processing invoices, you'll use your Accounts Payable knowledge to identify inefficiencies, investigate process challenges and work collaboratively with teams across the business to implement improvements that make a real difference.

You'll play a key role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Accounts Payable function, using operational data, reporting and stakeholder engagement to understand where processes are working well and where they can be improved.
You'll use data to spot trends, investigate recurring issues and uncover the root causes behind process bottlenecks. Whether it's improving straight-through processing rates, reducing invoice exceptions or identifying opportunities for greater automation, you'll be at the heart of driving continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, challenging existing ways of working and working with people to deliver meaningful change.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing Accounts Payable performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Analysing invoice processing performance, straight-through processing rates and workflow activity to understand where processes are falling short.
• Investigating recurring issues such as invoice exceptions, missing purchase orders, approval delays and supplier set-up challenges.
• Identifying the root cause behind process inefficiencies rather than simply reporting the outcome.
• Working closely with Accounts Payable, Procurement and wider business teams to understand why issues are occurring.
• Challenging existing processes and recommending smarter, more efficient ways of working.
• Supporting improvements to automation, system utilisation and workflow efficiency.
• Using Excel and Power BI to manipulate data, identify trends and monitor the success of implemented improvements.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to influence change and embed improved ways of working.
• Monitoring the success of implemented improvements and continually identifying further opportunities to enhance performance.

What we're looking for:
We're keen to speak with people who have a strong Accounts Payable background and are looking to move into a role where they can have a genuine impact on how finance operations are delivered.
You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable or Finance Operations.
• A genuine interest in process improvement and continuous improvement.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of operational data.
• Experience using Power BI, or the aptitude and enthusiasm to develop your skills.
• A naturally curious mindset with the confidence to investigate issues and ask "why?"
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple departments.
• Confidence influencing stakeholders and driving positive change.
• An interest in systems, automation and improving operational efficiency.

Interested? If you're ready to take the next step up within your Accounts Payable career and move into a position where you can influence processes, improve efficiency and make a lasting impact, we'd love to tell you more.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.