Your newpany
You will be joining a well established organisation within the private sector, with a busy and structured finance function. The business is seeking short term support to oversee the accounts payable process during a period of increased workload and change.
Your new role
As Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will take responsibility for the day to day management of the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently. You will provide hands on support while supervising a small transactional team and will act as a key point of contact for internal and external queries.Key responsibilities will include:
1. Supervising the accounts payable team and daily workflow
2. Ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices
3. Managing payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations
4. Resolvingplex supplier queries and escalations
5. Supporting month end close activities related to payables
6. Reviewing processes and supporting continuous improvement
7. Liaising with internal stakeholders across finance and procurement
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will have previous experience supervising or leading an accounts payable or purchase ledger function within a medium to large organisation.You will also need:
8. Strong knowledge of end to end accounts payable processes
9. Previous experience supporting or supervising a team
10. Confidence dealing with high volume environments
11. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
12. Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel
13. The ability to start at short notice