Accounts Payable Teamlead

In this role, it is not just about ensuring accurate accounts payable processing. You also create structure, establish clear ways of working and help your team perform at its best.

For an international organisation active across the Benelux, Co-Talent is looking for a Team Lead Accounts Payable who enjoys taking ownership. You will combine operational accounting with people management, while also having the opportunity to critically assess and improve existing processes.

You will join a professional environment where collaboration, quality and continuous improvement are key.

Your responsibilities

As Team Lead Accounts Payable, you will take ownership of the full AP process for several legal entities across the Benelux.

You will coach and support your team in their day-to-day activities, monitor performance and step in where needed. At the same time, you will remain close to the operational side of the business. You are not a manager who leads from a distance, but someone who likes to understand what is happening and is happy to roll up their sleeves when necessary.

Alongside the daily operations, you will actively look for ways to make processes more efficient, consistent and effective.

What will you be doing?

Together with your team, you will ensure that supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time. You will monitor both the quality of the accounting entries and compliance with internal procedures and deadlines.

You will make sure invoices are correctly posted to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centres, and that goods invoices are properly matched with the relevant purchase orders.

In addition, you will:

- ensure consistent accounting treatment across the different Benelux entities;
- make sure expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period and accruals are processed accurately;
- monitor the correct application of VAT and other relevant tax requirements;
- ensure invoices reach Accounting on time and are approved in line with internal procedures;
- proactively follow up with colleagues when approvals, documents or information are missing;
- oversee supplier reminders and outstanding items together with your team;
- identify price and quantity discrepancies and ensure they are followed up and resolved before invoice due dates;
- ensure new suppliers and changes to supplier data are processed accurately and on time in SAP;
- pay particular attention to controls relating to changes in bank account details;
- support payment runs and regularly follow up on blocked invoices;
- help ensure suppliers are paid on time;
- analyse existing financial processes and suggest ways to improve efficiency;
- further develop improvement initiatives together with colleagues and other stakeholders across the organisation;
- monitor team performance and report on results.

What can you expect?

You will take on a responsible position combining accounting, people management and process improvement .

You will have the opportunity to apply your expertise, further develop your team and have a genuine impact on the way processes are organised. You will work in an international organisation with a warm and professional company culture, where collaboration and initiative are valued.

You can expect:

- a full-time or 4/5 position offering variety, autonomy and visible impact;
- a market-competitive salary package, aligned with your experience and responsibilities;
- meal vouchers and eco vouchers;
- group insurance and hospitalisation insurance;
- a 13th-month payment and holiday pay;
- a hybrid working policy with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week;
- flexible working hours;
- a home-working allowance;
- a company car;
- 26 days of annual leave;
- the possibility to take up to 10 additional unpaid leave days per year;
- a laptop and smartphone;
- an optional €350 budget for home-office equipment when you join;
- access to a range of training and professional development programmes.

Requirements

Who are we looking for?

You have a solid background in accounting and accounts payable and are ready for a role in which you also take responsibility for a team and for the overall quality of the AP process.

You preferably hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and have built up around 5 to 10 years of relevant experience .

You combine strong technical accounting knowledge with a hands-on mindset. You enjoy getting things done, are comfortable taking ownership and are also a coach who knows how to support and motivate others.

Even when deadlines are approaching or several topics require your attention at the same time, you are able to maintain an overview and set the right priorities.

You also recognise yourself in the following:

- You have a thorough understanding of accounting principles and VAT.
- You have experience working with an integrated ERP or accounting system.
- Experience with SAP is a strong asset.
- You have strong Excel skills and are comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications.
- You work accurately and have a critical and analytical mindset.
- You are comfortable working with numbers and financial data.
- You are results-oriented and committed to meeting deadlines.
- You are hands-on, proactive and able to work independently.
- You know when to make decisions yourself and when to involve or escalate to others.
- You communicate clearly and are comfortable addressing colleagues and stakeholders when processes or deadlines are at risk.
- You are a good listener and a communicative coach who can motivate and support team members.
- You build relationships easily across different departments and levels of an organisation.
- You are comfortable constructively challenging colleagues and senior stakeholders when processes are not working as effectively as they should.
- You are able to make well-founded decisions within your area of responsibility.
- You communicate professionally and fluently in French and English .

Interested?

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of the full Accounts Payable process, while also getting energy from coaching people and improving processes?

Then Co-Talent would be happy to hear from you!