Accounts Payable Team Lead

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Berlin
Region:Brandenburg
Sector:Accounting
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:6952
Post Date:November 3, 2025

About the Role

Accounts Payable Team Lead
Location: Berlin

A role that inspires you

Lead and inspire an Accounts Payable team within a service-focused environment, driving operational excellence and digital innovation. As Team Lead, you will optimise processes and systems to boost efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead and support daily accounts payable operations and team projects.

  • Design and improve AP processes and workflows using tools like Serrala and SAP.

  • Increase invoice automation and processing speed.

  • Define, track, and report on key performance indicators such as aging, open items, and discounts.

  • Collaborate closely with internal teams and shared service centres.

  • Manage technical issues, support requests, and vendor master data.

  • Coordinate SAP system enhancements, testing, and data upkeep.

What you bring

  • Strong expertise in accounts payable and vendor invoice processing.

  • Proven experience in leading and motivating teams.

  • High IT affinity with hands-on experience in SAP and VBA/macros.

  • Skilled in process optimisation and implementing digital solutions.

  • Structured, analytical, and service-oriented communication style.

  • Fluent in German and English.

What’s on offer

  • The chance to lead a motivated team in a collaborative, growth-focused company.

  • Opportunities to drive meaningful improvements using technology.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • A dynamic workplace culture with room for development.

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