Accounts Payable Lead

Job Purpose: As Accounts Payable Lead, you will take hands‑on ownership of the accounts payable function, ensuring supplier invoices, payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time. This role plays a key part in maintaining strong financial controls, high‑quality data and positive supplier relationships, while supporting the wider finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end processing of a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner


• Matching, coding and validating invoices accurately


• Reconciling supplier statements and proactively resolving discrepancies


• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs (BACS, Faster Payments and card payments)


• Managing the accounts payable inbox and acting as a key point of contact for supplier queries


• Processing staff expense claims in line with company policy


• Maintaining accurate AP records and supporting month‑end processes where required


• Identifying opportunities to improve AP processes, controls and ways of working


• Supporting the wider finance team as needed

Requirements

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger role


• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end accounts payable processes


• Experience working in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including LOOKUP’s and Pivot Tables


• Experience using accounting systems (Sage 50 advantageous)


• Able to work independently, take ownership and prioritise effectively


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail


• Proactive, flexible and solutions‑focused approach


• Ability prioritise workload effectively

Key Competencies

• Hands‑on and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership


• Comfortable constructively challenging and improving existing processes


• Commercially aware and control‑minded


• Reliable, discreet and trustworthy with sensitive financial information


• Collaborative team player with a positive, can‑do attitude

Benefits THX Values: As a family\-centred business, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to have a strong commitment to our team because we know that the success of any company depends on the people behind it. That’s why we make sure our employees feel valued, supported, and given every opportunity to grow.

We believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We’re dedicated to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive.

Alongside a competitive benefits package and great opportunities for career development, we’ve built a friendly, collaborative culture that reflects our core values (Humility Innovation Refreshing Energetic). These values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and what it means to be part of THX: a high\-performing team that’s always learning, innovating, and focused on leaving people feeling good.

• Competitive Salary


• Recharge with 25 Days Holiday (with Bank Holiday’s on top).


• Looking after your future with a Company Pension.


• Special recognition and rewards incentives.


• NO MORE PACKED LUNCHES: Enjoy access to our fully stocked kitchens, filled with snacks and treats to keep you fueled throughout the day.


• A great opportunity to join an expanding Company.


• Study support.


• All company bonus scheme.


• Free on\-site parking.

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