AccountsPayableLead

What is the job? Behind every growing business is a Finance team making sure everything runs like clockwork. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Accounts Payable Lead to manage the end-to-end accounts payable function for our growing UK group comprising three UK entities and one German entity. Working from South Africa from our Century City location in Capetown, the successful candidate will take ownership of all accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate processing, strong financial controls, timely supplier payments, and continuous process automation and improvement. This role requires a proactive individual with strong technical accounting knowledge, extensive experience operating in a Xero accounting environment, and a proven track record of systemisation and process optimisation. The Accounts Payable Lead will play a key role in scaling and improving finance operations while maintaining high levels of accuracy, compliance, and stakeholder service. You'll join a collaborative, supportive team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement. Whether you're chasing down a tricky invoice discrepancy, improving a process, or helping the team hit month-end deadlines, you'll play an important role in the success of the business. This role is employed through our South African partner, Mindpearl, and works closely with our UK-based teams and stakeholders, aligned to UK working hours. What will you be doing? - Own the end-to-end accounts payable function for 3 UK entities and 1 German entity. - Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently to the appropriate cost centres, departments, and entities. - Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained in accordance with company policies and delegations. - Prepare and execute supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed payment terms. - Manage supplier onboarding and the maintenance of vendor master data. - Manage supplier relationships and respond to queries professionally and promptly. -