Accounts Payable Team Leader

Safran UK (SUK)

Safran UK (SUK) is a shared services entity within the Safran Group. We are at the heart of the Group's companies across the UK, providing administrative and operational support. By centralising processes and services, we help improve operational efficiency, standardise procedures, and optimise resources throughout the organisation.

We primarily provide financial and administrative support services in areas such as Finance and Purchasing; as well as specialised Human Resources functions and a broad range of expertise areas including HR Management Systems, Talent Acquisition, Central Payroll Account Management, UK Graduate Scheme Management, International Tax & Mobility and Safran University, which is responsible for talent development through training programs and structured learning and career paths.

Using best practices and technological tools, we work closely with Safran Group companies across the UK, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and promoting continuous process improvement - acting as an important contributor to the Group's growth and competitiveness.

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable professional

You'll combine strong financial and analytical skills with people leadership, supporting and developing the team while driving accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact, build strong relationships across the business and help shape the future of our Accounts Payable function.

Responsibilities

• Assistance for operational teams on economic issues
• Support for calculation of margins on contracts, provisions, etc. for each accounting period
• Provide the information needed for operational accounting purposes
• People Management responsibility for Accounts Assistants. Part of the role will be to support, develop and coach members of team with their personal and professional development, ensuring that they are appropriately involved in operational issues and project work as appropriate.
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices/credits received. Ensure that non purchase order invoices obtain the necessary level of authorisation.
• Build excellent relationships with Suppliers and internal departments to resolve any queries on a timely basis.
• Reconciling supplier's statements to AP Ledger and GRNI (goods received not invoiced), ensuring all discrepancies are resolved.
• Weekly Payment runs for all currencies are accurate and on time.
• Exhibit positive role model behaviour, ensuring an environment that promotes a professional, open culture, fosters teamwork, flexibility, and enables continuous development of the team.
• Ensure service levels are always a high standard and customer satisfaction is priority.
• Identification of process improvement opportunities and creation of action plans.
• Support the integration of new technologies.
• Face of Accounts Payable service for the Business Unit, including monthly & quarterly review meetings with Financial Controllers/Directors.
• Support with all Accounts Payable recruitment, as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting procedures.
• Ensure month end tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure the team comply with all legal, audit and internal control requirements.