Job Title: Accounts Payable SupervisorContract: 6‑Month Fixed Term / ContractLocation: South Manchester (Hybrid/Office‑Based) Salary: £40,000 or DOE.
Role Overview:We are working with a fast‑paced technology business in South Manchester seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor on a 6‑month contract. This role will oversee the day-to-day delivery of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing while supporting process improvement and supervising a small AP team.The successful candidate will be hands-on, confident in managing workloads and stakeholders, andfortable operating in a dynamic, systems‑driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supervise the Accounts Payable team, managing workloads and priorities
2. Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments
3. Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution
4. Manage weekly and monthly payment runs
5. Maintain AP controls and ensurepliance withpany policies
6. Support month‑end close, including accruals and reporting
7. Review aged supplier balances and drive clear‑down actions
8. Act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders
9. Support system, process, and efficiency improvements within AP
10. Assist with audit requests and documentation as required
Key Skills & Experience
11. Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Supervisor / Team Lead role
12. Strong end‑to‑end AP knowledge within a medium to large organisation
13. Experience supervising or mentoring AP staff
14. Confident with ERP / finance systems (technology or shared‑service environments beneficial)
15. Strong reconciliation and problem‑solving skills
16. Experience supporting month‑end and audits
17. Excellentmunication and stakeholder management skills
18. Able to work at pace and quickly adapt in a contract environment
Desirable
19. Experience within a technology or fast‑growth business
20. Process improvement or transformation exposure
21. Advanced Excel skills