Equans is looking for a Accounts PayableTeam Lead to join the Transactional Services team based in Quorum Business Park on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
You'll be based at our brand new, super modern Shared Services office in Newcastle, which is a dynamic multifunctional operation, where our people are committed to delivering great services that enable our business to meet its goals.
We invest in our people through a broad range of learning opportunities such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
We care about the health and wellbeing of our people and we’re proud of our Better Health at work Gold certification, achieved through various campaigns and activities supporting our employees.
We champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and have various forums across Shared Services where we encourage our people to take part, get involved and continue to shape and build on the culture we are proud of here at Equans Shared Services.
The Accounts Payable Team Leader supports the delivery of an accurate, timely and compliant Accounts Payable service within the Procure to Pay (P2P) process. The role is responsible for day to day supervision of AP processing activities, ensuring invoices, queries and payments are managed in line with agreed SLAs, internal controls and regulatory requirements.
What will you deliver?
- Supervise daily AP operations to ensure timely, accurate and compliant processing of invoices and payments.
- Allocate and monitor workflow across the team, ensuring SLAs, KPIs and quality standards are met.
- Support GRN management, dispute resolution and supplier statement reconciliation in line with operational requirements.
- Conduct first line review of invoice exceptions, quality errors and processing issues, ensuring prompt resolution.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements and Fair Payment Code expectations.
- Escalate risks, delays or compliance concerns to the AP Manager as appropriate.
- Support accurate month end activities including ledger checks, reconciliations and reporting inputs.
- Conduct regular 1:1s with team members, ensuring performance, wellbeing and development needs are understood and supported.
- Lead regular team meetings to communicate priorities, share updates and reinforce standards.
- Lead, coach and support AP Assistants to deliver a high performing, customer focused service.
- Conduct quality checks and provide feedback to drive accuracy and consistency.
- Support training, onboarding and cross training to build resilience and capability across the team.
- Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement aligned to Equans values.
- Assist with performance reviews and contribute to development plans.
- Undertake additional duties as required to support departmental objectives and business needs.
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
- Free parking.
- Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes.
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
- Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.
Who are we looking for?
- Experience in Accounts Payable or transactional finance within a Shared Service or large organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise or mentor team members.
- Strong understanding of AP controls, compliance and operational processes.
- Experience resolving complex queries and supporting stakeholders.
- Experience with SAP, Coupa, Xelix or similar platforms.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
This role includes a Basic DBS check therefore ability to pass is essential.
Who are we?
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.
Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.
Our ambition
At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.
We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.
What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.
