Accounts Payable Supervisor

Immediate start - suitable for those either available or short notice period Broad remit:
Lead AP, cash reconciliation, refunds, expenses and month-end Take ownership, lead a team of two and drive practical improvements from day one Accounts Payable Supervisor – 3-Month Interim (initially) Northampton | Immediate start / short notice Broster Buchanan are partnering with a leading private-equity backed Northampton-based business to appoint an experienced accounts payable professional to lead and manage the finance operations team as an Accounts Payable Supervisor on an initial 3-month interim assignment .

This is a hands-on opportunity for a strong transactional finance professional to hit the ground running, lead a small team and take ownership of a critical Finance Operations function . You'll oversee Accounts Payable, Cash Reconciliation, Refunds, Expenses and Financial Controls across a large multi-site operation, working closely with Finance and Operations to resolve issues, maintain accuracy and improve processes.

The role:

Lead and develop a team of 2 Finance Operations Assistants (AP) Oversee end-to-end AP and BACS payment runs Review cash reconciliations across a large multi-site estate Investigate variances, unbanked cash and control issues Oversee c.200 authorised patient refunds per week Review and process employee expenses Manage supplier queries and statement reconciliations Maintain robust controls, documentation and audit trails Identify and implement practical process improvements Act as an escalation point for complex transactional issues

About you:

We're looking for an experienced Finance Operations, AP or transactional finance professional who can take ownership quickly and operate confidently in a high-volume environment. Someone that's operated in a hands-on impactful role. You'll bring:
Strong AP, cash reconciliation or transactional finance experience Previous team leadership/supervisory experience Excellent attention to detail and financial control awareness Strong systems aptitude and confidence working across multiple platforms The ability to manage competing daily, weekly and monthly deadlines A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and process improvement Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders Experience in a multi-site, healthcare, retail or hospitality environment , or with workflow-based AP systems such as P2D, would be advantageous.

The opportunity This is an initial 3-month interim assignment suited to an experienced interim professional or someone immediately available / on a short notice period who can make an impact quickly. There is scope for the assignment to be extended or offered on a permanent basis after the contract, pending the suitability. If you're available now or can start shortly and are looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead from the front and make a tangible difference , we'd like to hear from you.