Accounts Payable Supervisor
Near Hertford / Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Full Time – 1–2 days at home after onboarding period.
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience) + benefits.
Benefits include:
* 25 days holiday
* Flexibility around core hours
The Role
Reporting into the Finance Manager, responsibilities include:
* 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 and be comfortable with 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 highly advantageous, though not essential
* We also welcome applications from experienced AP professionals ready to step into their first supervisory role
What's on Offer
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* 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
Next Steps
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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