Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Speedy Freight- UK

Reporting To: AR and AP Manager

Compensation: £35,000 / year

Location: Knutsford (Remote)

At Speedy Freight, we're one of the UK's leading same-day logistics providers, supporting businesses through a nationwide network of over 60 locations. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our Finance team and help ensure our suppliers, systems and processes continue to operate efficiently.

If you're a proactive and hands on finance professional who enjoys leading a team, improving processes and thrives in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to take ownership of our Accounts Payable function across multiple entities within the Speedy Freight Group.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front in a fast-paced, high-volume finance environment. You'll oversee the day-to-day running of the AP function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, suppliers are paid on time, and the team delivers an exceptional level of service.

As the first point of escalation for supplier queries and payment issues, you'll build strong relationships both internally and externally, while identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and drive greater efficiency across the function.

If you're a proactive people leader with a keen eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

• Lead the day-to-day Accounts Payable function across multiple companies and divisions.
• Supervise the processing, review and approval of supplier invoices.
• Manage multiple payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while supporting effective cash flow management.
• Maintain supplier master data, oversee new supplier onboarding and ensure compliance checks are completed.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate any discrepancies promptly.
• Act as the first point of escalation for supplier queries, disputes and payment issues.
• Manage and respond to money claims from suppliers or third parties, ensuring timely action and escalation where required.
• Monitor aged creditors and upcoming payment requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring the Accounts Payable ledger reconciles with the General Ledger.
• Produce regular reporting, including aged creditor reports, payment forecasts and cash requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and automation across the Accounts Payable function.
• Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team, allocating workloads, monitoring performance and supporting ongoing development.

• At least 3 years' experience within an Accounts Payable environment, including supervisory or team leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing high-volume invoice processing and multiple payment runs.
• Experience working across multiple companies, entities or divisions.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Experience working with multiple currencies.
• Strong supplier relationship management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience handling supplier escalations and resolving complex payment queries.
• Experience managing money claims or supporting legal payment processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.

Beneficial:

• Experience with in logistics, transport or another fast-paced commercial business.
• Experience driving finance process improvements or automation projects.
• Knowledge of financial controls and compliance.

At Speedy Freight, we're proud of the people behind our business. We work hard, support one another and continually look for better ways of doing things.

Joining our Finance team means becoming part of a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged and you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact as our business continues to grow.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Company pension
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing business
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team culture