Accounts Payable Supervisor
Near Hertford / Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Full‑Time (1‑2 days at home after onboarding period)
£35,000 – £40,000 (Depending on experience) + Benefits – 25 days Holidays – Flexibility around core hours.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable Supervisor to join this fantastic market‑leading business near Hertford / Welwyn Garden City.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working within a fast‑paced, high‑volume, forward‑thinking, collaborative environment and is looking to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will supervise one member of staff and play a key role in driving process improvements, reporting enhancements and maintaining high standards across the AP function.
Although the business processes a high volume of invoices, there is a relatively low level of manual posting due to the use of automated invoice processing systems and streamlined workflows.
The Role
* Supervising and supporting one Accounts Payable team member
* Overseeing the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable process across a high volume of invoices
* Ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timelines
* Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies
* Handling supplier and internal stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner
* Supporting payment runs and month‑end activities
* Monitoring KPIs and helping to drive team performance
* Reviewing and improving AP processes, controls, systems, and reporting
* Supporting system enhancements and automation initiatives
* Collaborating with other departments to improve finance processes and efficiencies
* Maintaining strong attention to detail and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
About You
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who takes pride in their work and has a proactive mindset.
The ideal candidate
* Must have extensive previous experience working within Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger
* You will have experience using automated invoice processing systems and ERP platforms
* Ideally a background as a Senior Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Specialist, AP Team Leader, or similar
* Strong reconciliation and query resolution experience
* Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
* A track record of improving processes, reporting, or systems
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
* A positive, hands‑on approach and the ability to work independently when required
* Good Excel and systems skills
Previous supervisory experience would be highly advantageous, although this is not essential. We would also welcome applications from experienced AP professionals who are ready to step into their first supervisory role.
What's on Offer
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* The opportunity to influence and improve processes
* Career development opportunities
* Exposure to a busy and commercially focused finance function
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working options available following onboarding
If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a new challenge within a growing and fast‑paced business, we would love to hear from you.
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