Accounts Payable Supervisor

Reporting To:
Group Accounts Payable Manager

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our finance team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. Reporting directly to the Group Accounts Payable Manager, this role will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the AP Overheads and Bank posting function, supervising a small team.

The successful candidate will ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, staff expenses, and daily payment runs, maintain strong financial controls, and deputise for the Group Accounts Payable Manager when required.

Experience with in the legal sector or a professional services environment is desirable but not essential.

• Supervise, support, and develop a small Accounts Payable team
• Allocate workload effectively within a busy, deadline‑driven environment
• Provide training, coaching, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
• Deputise for the Group Accounts Payable Manager in their absence
• Assist with reporting, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to new system enhancements and process efficiencies

• Oversee the end‑to‑end invoice processing cycle
• Perform and review regular supplier statement reconciliations
• Manage and review daily payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, international payments where applicable)
• Ensure payments are made in accordance with agreed terms and internal procedures
• Manage internal and external relationships and resolve invoice queries promptly
• Oversee and process employee expense claims in line with company policy
• Ensure timely submission and reconciliation of all corporate card statements, including month end reconciliation
• Support month‑end close activities relating to payables
• Maintain robust financial controls across the AP function

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable supervisory role
• Strong Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis and reconciliations)
• Strong reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team in a high transactional volume environment
• Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with in the legal sector or professional services environment
• Exposure to system implementations or process improvement projects

• Detail‑oriented and methodical
• Proactive and solutions‑focused
• Calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments
• Collaborative and supportive leadership style