Accounts Payable Team Leader Full Time

Role: Accounts Payable Team Leader

Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,000

Company: EG Group

About the Role:

EG Group are looking for an AP Team Leader to support the delivery of a high-quality Accounts Payable service within a fast-paced shared services environment. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will lead a team of AP Specialists, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, suppliers are paid on time, and financial controls are consistently maintained.

You will play a key role in driving team performance, maintaining strong ledger integrity, and ensuring processes are delivered efficiently and in line with governance requirements. This role combines people leadership with operational oversight and would suit someone who is confident managing a team while contributing to continuous improvement across the AP function.

Why Join EG Group?

• Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
• Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week (dependent on role and business needs)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days
• Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge
• Free secure on-site parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Free VDU eye test

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and developing a team of AP Specialists, driving performance, engagement, and a high standard of delivery.
• Overseeing day-to-day invoice processing activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.
• Managing supplier ledger activities, including reconciliations, ageing analysis, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Acting as the escalation point for complex invoice and supplier queries, ensuring a responsive and solutions-focused service.
• Ensuring strong financial controls and compliance with internal audit and governance requirements.
• Supporting the use and optimisation of AP systems, including Documation, SAP, and Xelix, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Monitoring team performance through KPIs and reporting, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience managing or supervising an Accounts Payable team in a high-volume or Shared Services environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, controls, and invoice workflows.
• Experience working with ERP and invoice processing systems such as SAP and Documation.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage team performance.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, both internally and with suppliers.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Who is EG Group?

EG Group is a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in over 7 countries and a commitment to innovation and customer service, EG Group continues to expand its portfolio and reach. Our company is focused on delivering value to its customers, partners, and stakeholders through efficient operations and strategic growth.

Please note – the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.