Accounts Payable Supervisor
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised and experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join a dynamic finance team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
This role is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, expenses, and payment runs, while supervising a small team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls, while supporting continuous improvement across processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Supervision
* Lead, support and develop a small Accounts Payable team
* Allocate workloads effectively in a deadline‑driven environment
* Provide coaching, training and performance management
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies
* Support reporting, KPI monitoring and process improvements
* Contribute to system enhancements and efficiency initiatives
Accounts Payable Operations
* Oversee the end‑to‑end invoice processing cycle
* Review supplier statement reconciliations regularly
* Manage and review payment runs (including BACS, CHAPS, and international payments where applicable)
* Ensure payments are processed accurately and on time
* Resolve supplier and internal queries promptly
* Oversee employee expense claims in line with policy
* Ensure reconciliation of corporate card statements and month‑end processes
* Support month‑end close activities relating to payables
* Maintain strong financial controls across the function
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in an Accounts Payable supervisory role
* Strong Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis)
* Excellent reconciliation and attention to detail skills
* Ability to manage and motivate a team in a high‑volume environment
* Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance
* Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities
Desirable
* Experience within a professional services or similar environment
* Exposure to system implementations or process improvement initiatives
Personal Attributes
* Highly detail‑oriented and methodical
* Proactive, with a solutions‑focused mindset
* Calm under pressure with strong prioritisation skills
* Strong communication and relationship‑building ability
* Collaborative and supportive leadership style
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can make a real impact, develop your leadership skills, and contribute to continuous improvement within a high‑performing finance function.
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