Accounts Payable Team Leader

Job Req Number:  109001
Time Type: Full Time

It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit.

Team Leader- Accounts Payable and Cash Management UK & IE
Goole
Mon-Fri

DSV is looking to recruit an Accounts Payable and Cash Management Team Leader for UK and Ireland in our Goole office. We are seeking a candidate who possesses strong leadership skills and a proven track record to managing such a function. The candidate will be reporting into the country CFO and have close cooperation with the business and the AP and Cash Management functions in our Shared Service Centers. 

What will you be doing?

•    Manage the local AP function in close cooperation with our GBS (Global Business Services) teams in Poland and Manila.
•    End responsibility for the Payment batches and manual/ faster payments.
•    Be involved in projects related to AP and Cash Management. 
•    Manage a team of local AP and Cash Management Assistants
•    Master Data Management (MDM) related to vendor accounts and bank details
•    Invoice approval flow
•    Managing the payment cycle, including accurate invoice processing, SAP HANA usage, and ACH/wire/check approvals.
•    Training staff, setting performance goals, managing workloads, and providing daily support to ensure high productivity.
•    Standardising procedures, auditing for duplicate payments, reducing errors, and ensuring adherence to company policy and tax regulations.
•    Handling escalated payment discrepancies and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
•    Monitoring AP aging reports, performing account reconciliations, and preparing financial reports for management. 
•    Support the business to prevent business disruption following late payment to critical vendors

About You

•    Proven track record in successfully managing the AP function in an international environment.
•    Technical accounting knowledge for correct processing of invoices
•    Analytical skills to manage high-volume transactions, ensure accuracy, and optimise cash flow.
•    Proficiency in ERP systems – preferably SAP R4 – and advanced Excel skills
•    Strong organisational abilities for managing deadlines
•    The ability to foster team collaboration.

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand. 

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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