Accounts Payable Supervisor

We're looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day activities of our Accounts Payable team, ensuring invoices, payments and expenses are processed accurately, efficiently and on time.

This is a hands-on supervisory role where you'll provide day-to-day guidance, technical support and direction to the AP team, while working closely with colleagues across Finance, Procurement and the wider business.

You'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of accuracy and financial control, resolving more complex queries and helping the team continuously improve the way we work.

What You'll Be Doing As our Accounts Payable Supervisor, you'll play a key role in keeping the AP function running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable team, including invoice processing, payment runs and expense reports.

Allocating daily workloads and assigning responsibilities according to team priorities.

Reviewing work to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established procedures.

Providing technical guidance, coaching and support to Accounts Payable team members.

Training colleagues on accounting procedures, systems, processes and financial controls.

Supporting the development and performance of team members, including contributing to annual performance reviews.

Monitoring team productivity, accuracy, attendance and performance and escalating issues where appropriate.

Stepping in to support the team with operational tasks during busy periods or when required.

Reviewing and approving appropriate invoices and payments in line with delegated authority.

Ensuring payments are processed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Investigating discrepancies and escalating significant or unresolved issues to the Head of Accounts Services.

Building positive relationships with suppliers and resolving complex queries, discrepancies and payment issues.

Ensuring supplier records, including banking and tax information, are accurate and maintained appropriately.

Supporting strong internal controls to reduce the risk of errors and fraud.

Working with Finance, Procurement and other departments to resolve issues and improve processes.

Supporting internal and external audit requests and providing relevant AP information when required.

Identifying opportunities to improve AP processes, reduce manual work and increase efficiency.

Supporting the effective use of ERP and Accounts Payable systems and automation tools.

Preparing and maintaining AP reports, including aged creditor reports, payment information and team performance metrics.

Keeping up to date with relevant accounting procedures, regulations and Accounts Payable best practice.

What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who has strong Accounts Payable experience and is ready to take on a supervisory role with responsibility for supporting and guiding a team.

You'll ideally have:

A qualification in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

Strong practical knowledge of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes.

Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or finance environment, with experience supervising or supporting colleagues.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Good knowledge of financial controls and accounting procedures.

Experience using accounting software and ERP systems.

Strong Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The confidence to provide guidance, training and technical support to colleagues.

A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships across the business.

The ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues.

An interest in process improvement and using technology to make Accounts Payable processes more efficient.

What You'll Bring You'll be someone who enjoys being hands-on and close to the operation. You'll be confident supporting colleagues, spotting issues, solving problems and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.

You'll also have the judgement to know when something needs to be escalated and the communication skills to work effectively with suppliers, colleagues and senior members of the Finance team.

This is a great…