Accounts Payable Surge Lead

Location:

United Kingdom

Salary:

350.00

Type:

Temporary

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Finance, Banking & Insurance Jobs

Job ID:

133091911

Company:

HAYS

Posted On:

16 June 2026

Accounts Payable Surge Lead
Location: Birmingham (On-site, 5 days per week)
Contract Length: Initial 5-6 months
About the RoleHays is partnering with a local council to recruit an Accounts Payable Surge Lead to support a major finance transformation programme. You will join a dedicated AP Surge Team, created to stabilise, enhance, and accelerate performance across cashflow-critical and customer-facing transactional processes.
This is a hands-on SME role, requiring deep Accounts Payable expertise, strong analytical capability, and a proactive approach to preventing payment delays, resolving defects, and protecting business continuity.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable SME Support Resolve complex supplier invoice processing issues. Investigate and fix 3-way match failures (PO / GR / Invoice). Identify and correct vendor master data defects. Troubleshoot and resolve payment run errors. Address workflow approval breakdowns and bottlenecks.
Invoice Processing & Backlog Management Support Invoice Processing Assistants with high-volume transactional work. Clear backlog caused by new system bedding-in. Undertake manual entry when automation fails or exceptions occur.
PO / Procurement Liaison Work with Procurement to resolve PO data issues causing match or posting failures. Support improved PO compliance and quality upstream.
Integration & Banking Support Investigate and resolve payment file integration issues. Manage and troubleshoot bank acknowledgement failures and reconciliation gaps.

About YouWe’re looking for someone who brings: Strong AP subject matter expertise, ideally within large or complex organisations. Experience working in environments undergoing transformation or system change. A hands-on, detail-focused approach with excellent problem-solving capability. Confidence liaising with suppliers, Procurement, Finance, and technical teams. Ability to work under pressure and sustain business-critical payment operations. Must have experience with Oracle Fusion (essential for senior candidates) Midlands Base – 5 days a week on Site
Interested?
If you have the relevant Accounts Payable expertise and project experience, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity.

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