P2P Accounts Payable Team Leader

Location: Warrington, WA3 7PB – Hybrid working available after successful probation Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum plus excellent benefits Schedule: 37.5 hours per week Ready to impact a better future? As a P2P Accounts Payable Team Leader in our AASC team, you’ll lead the delivery of purchase to pay activity, ensuring invoices, payments and processes are handled accurately, compliantly and on time. Your work will help maintain strong financial control while supporting operational delivery across the business. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping how financial operations run day-to-day. By leading a team of specialists and driving consistent, right-first-time processes, you’ll contribute to trusted services that support communities and deliver positive outcomes. Your leadership will help create efficient, reliable systems that underpin essential public services and make a meaningful impact. What you’ll do as a P2P Accounts Payable Team Leader You’ll be entrusted to: Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of purchase to pay and accounts payable activities Ensure invoices, purchase orders and payments are processed accurately and within agreed timelines Monitor KPIs and service levels, addressing performance issues and driving continuous improvement Oversee invoice reporting, managing aged and unresolved items to reduce risk Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring compliance with policies and audit standards Lead, coach and develop a team of P2P specialists to deliver high performance and engagement Does this sound like you? You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have… Strong knowledge of purchase to pay and accounts payable processes in a complex organisation Proven experience leading and developing a team to achieve targets and service standards Confidence working with financial systems such as SAP and analysing data to drive decisions Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify risks and resolve issues proactively Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust Vetting and checks: This role requires BPSS clearance, which involves identity verification, employment history, and criminal record checks to meet government security standards. An Occupational Health Questionnaire will also be required to ensure we can offer appropriate support for your wellbeing and performance. Discover all you need to keep growing We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them. What we offer Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds. Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.