Job Description

Accounts Payable Lead - 9 month FTC (Maternity cover)

EasyJet holidays is the UK's fastest growing tour operator, with a mission to provide brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices in more than 100 destinations across Europe. We do this by combining easyJet's vast flight programme with more than 5,000 handpicked hotels and best-in-class technology to provide the perfect package holiday. We only launched in 2019 but already we have:


Become the fastest growing, lowest cost, highest margin travel business in the UK
Achieved milestone customer numbers and taking over 2 million customers away in our latest full year of trading, delivering significant profits to the easyJet group
Launched an award-winning sustainability strategy with a focus on making a positive impact on the local communities that make our holidays so special
Doubled the size of our team year-on-year
Expanded our business into Europe, with Switzerland, France and Germany as our first source markets
Been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

We're an ambitious bunch and we don't intend on stopping here. We want to lead the industry, become the holiday provider of choice and to do this we're building remarkable teams with modern ways of working.

The Team

This is a really exciting opportunity working as a key member of the Holidays Finance team, reporting into the AP Manager for easyJet holidays.

Role Overview

The role is responsible for supporting the creation of an efficient and effective AP function for the Holidays business.

What you will be doing

Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and credit notes into AP systems, ensuring adherence to procedures for tax control and input validation.
Line management of AP Clerk(s), reviewing work for accuracy and completeness, and providing training on new processes and system changes
Ensure payments are made to agreed supplier payment terms
Reconciliation of balances in the AP system to supplier statements each month.
Review and analyse differences and ensure all differences are actioned and resolved in a timely manner.
Oversee complex vendor payment processes
Resolve queries and payment disputes quickly ensuring root cause and the correct resolution are identified.
Identify opportunities to streamline AP workflows, support the implementation of automation solutions and develop standard operating procedures and training materials.
Assist with special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed
Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to address queries and ensure smooth operations
Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries
Support the purchasing managers/ROMs to provide the best Hotelier/DMC experience.
Process the weekly payment run and validate vendor details, process same day/manual payments when required.
Ad hoc tasks as required to support the wider AP team

What you will bring to the team

Ownership and Delivery. Motivates self and others to work hard and deliver results in line with expectations, Makes responsibilities and measures clear to team members,
Monitors individual and team performance regularly, taking remedial action as required,
Able to make effective decisions even when under pressure, Analyses a problem by looking at the issue and understanding the route cause
Business Performance.
Understands the easyJet Holidays business model and the key metrics used to measure success,
Understands key facts about the industry and the external environment in which easyJet Holidays operates and shares this information with others in a relevant way
Seeks to manage costs smartly
Innovation and Change.
Questions and challenges the current way of doing things within their team
Comfortable working in a changing environment and is positive when communicating new developments
Acts as a change agent, implementing change within own area quickly and effectively.
Building Relationships.
Communicates relevant information with their team members, encouraging two-way communication with others, Is open and honest in their dealings with others, providing constructive and appropriate challenge
Open to different perspectives and listens to others' views and opinions,
Builds strong relationships with people and teams that are directly linked to their own success

Requirements of the Role

Key requirements for this role

A deep understanding of end-to-end AP processes
Ideally 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in a large or complex organization
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools
Able to communicate and challenge effectively with key stakeholders in the organisation
An ability to work on own initiative, and have the confidence to challenge where processes could be improved
A true self starter with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Up to 20% bonus
25 days holiday
BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
5% pension
Life Assurance
Flexible benefits package
Excellent staff travel benefits