Job Role : Accounts Payable Supervisor Reporting to : Finance Manager Location : Head Office, Edgbaston, Birmingham The Company As one of the leading high street opticians and hearing care providers, Scrivens was established in1938 by qualified optician and pharmacist, Solomon Scriven. We now have over 180 optical and hearing care branches within the UK from Hartlepool in the north to Penzance in the south, Diss in the east to Rhyl in the west. As we continue to grow, weve made sure that our core focus has remained the same Providing our customers with excellent service and clinical excellence every single day. Scope and Remit of the Role: Your duties will include supervising accounts payable team members, working with the Finance Manager in taking day to day responsibility for the submissions and approval of supplier invoices and expenses in Sage, leading the team and providing regular support, internet banking payments processing and be responsible for supplier queries ensuring they are dealt with in timely fashion. Applicants will have previous experience in a similar role as well as great interpersonal skills with the ability to plan organise and with a "hands on" approach with a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities: Manage and lead the Accounts Payable team. Ensuring that all Company invoices are processed correctly and on time. Periodic reconciliations and keeping all the supplier accounts up-to-date. Ensure all AP department team task lists are up to date along with the respective guide notes. Timely processing of the weekly BACS and Internet banking payment runs for suppliers. Build and maintain excellent relationships with suppliers. Ensure the Accounts Payable team are replying to all queries in a timely manner and all queries are dealt with correctly and efficiently. Staff training and constructive advice on day-to-day role requirements and processes. Implement and improve processes ensuring adequate controls are in place at all times. Monitor team performance and ensure cover for colleagues during absences. Assisting in other day-to-day and adhoc departmental tasks Key Personal Attributes: Excellent supervisory, coaching and development skills. Experience of purchase ledger within a high volume purchasing environment. Keen attention to detail with excellent time management and organisational skills. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills. Self-starter with an aptitude to take on new challenges, with a can do attitude. ADZN1_UKTJ