Accounts Payable Supervisor

A well-established and financially secure UK business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join its finance team. Known for its strong values, collaborative culture, and commitment to employee development, the organisation offers long-term career opportunities within a stable and growing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Accounts Payable professional looking to step into a leadership role where they can drive process improvements, develop a high-performing team, and play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of high-volume transactions while maintaining strong financial governance.

• Leading and supporting the Accounts Payable team, managing workloads and performance
• Ensuring accurate processing of purchase ledger and subcontractor ledger transactions
• Maintaining strong financial controls and mitigating risk across the AP function
• Supporting month-end close activities and reporting deadlines
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to maximise performance and career progression

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within an Accounts Payable environment
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes and financial controls
• Experience managing high-volume invoice processing
• Good understanding of ERP systems and financial software
  
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• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

The company offers an attractive benefits package designed to support employees both professionally and personally, including:

• Employer pension contribution of up to 5%
• 23 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days or sell up to 3 days
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Annual salary reviews
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts with a range of preferred suppliers and Specsavers vouchers