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Accounts Payable Team Leader
Accounts Payable Team Leader
Location: Swindon, UK
Position Summary
Schedule: Late shift (14.00–22.00, Monday–Thursday); 09.00–17.00 Fridays (3 days onsite, 2 days hybrid) Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable Team Leader to support and lead a busy AP team at our expanding Swindon site. In this role, you will:
- Supervise a team of seven Accounts Payable Analysts
- Oversee high-volume AP activities
- Drive performance improvements within a fast-paced Shared Services environment
- Serve as a critical link in managing global transactions between Catalent and its suppliers, ensuring accurate, timely invoice approval and payment
The Accounts Payable function holds a vital role—this is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys leading teams through growth and process optimisation.
Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day activities within the Financial Shared Service Centre Accounts Payable team
- Oversee site-specific AP processing and drive success in achieving AP key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Act as the first point of escalation for complex invoice processing queries
- Foster strong relationships with global teams and sites
- Lead AP resolution meetings (weekly or bi-weekly)
- Join the senior leadership of the Global Shared Services team, ensuring compliant and timely vendor payments
- Mentor and coach Accounts Payable Analysts, reinforcing adherence to company policies and procedures
- Manage payment controls to ensure compliance with internal requirements
- Take on deputy responsibilities for the AP Team Manager during periods of leave or absence
- Perform additional ad hoc duties as required
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Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Proven experience in Accounts Payable processing and supplier payments
- Supervisory or team-leading experience, with a track record of mentoring or training others
- Experience driving process improvements and solutions
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as:
- JD Edwards
- Oracle
- Sage
- SAP
- Great Plains (advantageous)
- Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional diplomatic communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AP software
- Strong written/verbal skills
Why Join Catalent?
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (aligned with experience/leadership responsibilities)
- Performance bonus scheme
- Pension plan
- Life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance with options to purchase additional leave
- Vendor discounts via a Reward Portal
Development & Growth
- Comprehensive training programmes
- Global mobility opportunities
- Catalyst Fellowship (on-site Hub with 10,000+ LinkedIn Learning courses)
Wellbeing Support
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- On-site canteen and facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme
- Strong Patient First quality culture
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Workplace Features
- Proximity to transport hubs: Two minutes from J16 of the M4
- Free on-site parking
About Catalent
Catalent is a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, advancing life-saving therapies through product development from early trials to commercialisation. We scale 70+ billion doses annually, delivered by a team of employees dedicated to accelerating patient impact. By joining us, you become part of a mission-driven organisation dedicated to meaningful work, personal initiative, and a fast-evolving leadership journey.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore our global opportunities.
Equality & Accessibility
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by local law.
Accommodations Request
If you require reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact:
DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com
Subject: Request for accommodation | Job #[reference redacted]
Note for recruiters/agencies: Catalent is not accepting unsolicited resumes from firms without a valid, written search agreement. All submissions received via third-party agencies will become the intellectual property of Catalent. No fees will be paid in the eventual hiring of a candidate sourced this way. For this posting, unsolicited referrals will not be considered. Thank you.
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