Accounts Payable Lead Supervisor – Swindon, UK (Late Shift: 14:00‑22:00, Monday‑Thursday 09:00‑17:00; Fridays – 3 days onsite, 2 days hybrid).
Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable Lead Supervisor to support and lead a busy AP team at our expanding Swindon site. This role requires strong team leadership, process improvement, and cross‑site collaboration.
Role Responsibilities
* Supervise day‑to‑day activities within the Financial Shared Service Centre Accounts Payable team
* Oversee assigned site processing and drive successful AP KPIs
* Act as the first point of escalation for complex invoice processing queries
* Build strong relationships with global sites and lead weekly or bi‑weekly AP resolution meetings
* Serve as a senior member of the Global Shared Services team, ensuring timely and compliant vendor payments
* Mentor and coach Accounts Payable Analysts, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
* Manage payment controls and ensure supplier payments meet internal policy and compliance requirements
* Act as deputy for the AP Team Manager during periods of leave or absence
* Perform additional ad hoc duties as required
Candidate Requirements
* Previous Accounts Payable processing and payment experience
* Proven supervisory or team‑leading experience, including coaching or training others
* Solution‑oriented with experience in process improvements
* Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, Oracle, Sage, SAP, or Great Plains (advantageous)
* Ability to multitask and demonstrate strong diplomatic communication
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AP software
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience and leadership responsibilities
* Annual performance bonus, pension scheme, life assurance, generous holiday allowance with purchase options, and access to Reward Gateway discounts
* Training, mentoring, and global mobility opportunities, plus access to over 10,000 LinkedIn Learning courses
* Employee Assistance Programme, on‑site canteen, Cycle to Work Scheme, electric vehicle scheme, and a strong “Patient First” culture
* Two minutes from J16 of the M4 with free on‑site parking
Equal Opportunity Statement
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com.
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