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We are recruiting for a driven and detail-orientated AP/AR Supervisor to join a thriving manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with a strong background in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, looking to step into a role with responsibility, variety, and scope for progression.
About the Role
As AP/AR Supervisor, you’ll take ownership of both functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions while identifying areas for improvement across systems, controls, and processes. You’ll work closely with the finance team and wider business to support effective cash flow management and compliance.
This role would suit someone with a keen eye for process improvement and a background in manufacturing or logistics, particularly with experience in duty deferment and bonded warehouses. In time, you’ll also lead and mentor a small finance team, so confidence in leadership is key.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee all aspects of Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing
* Manage supplier payments, reconciliations, customer invoicing, and credit control
* Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, particularly around duty deferment and bonded warehouse activities
* Work with internal teams to resolve payment and invoicing queries promptly
* Review and improve existing systems, controls, and procedures
* Prepare weekly/monthly reporting on aged creditors/debtors and cash flow
* Support audits and year-end reporting processes
* Lead and mentor a small team as the function grows
About You
* Proven experience managing AP and AR in a manufacturing or logistics environment
* Familiarity with bonded warehouses and duty deferment schemes – essential
* Strong working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g. Sage, SAP, or similar) and Excel
* Comfortable identifying and implementing process improvements
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
* Confident communicator who can liaise effectively with suppliers, customers, and colleagues
* Experience leading or mentoring others, or readiness to take on a leadership role
What’s on Offer
* Salary of £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
* Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes in a growing business
* Long-term career development including team leadership
* Supportive team environment and involvement in operational finance decisions
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