The Advocate Group is partnering with a high-growth, globally backed FMCG business to hire an Accounts Payable Supervisor into their UK finance team.
This is a key hire within a £100m+ UK operation, offering real ownership of the payables function and the opportunity to lead, improve, and add tangible value in a fast-paced environment.
The Opportunity
This isn’t just about processing invoices, it’s about owning and optimising a critical finance function.
Reporting into the CFO, you’ll take full responsibility for Accounts Payable, leading a small team and driving performance, accuracy, and efficiency across the end-to-end process.
You’ll be visible, hands‑on and influential working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the function operates at a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable process (invoices, payments, expenses)
* Lead month‑end close activities across the purchase ledger
* Manage supplier reconciliations and resolve complex discrepancies
* Oversee intercompany transactions and international payments
* Lead, coach, and develop a small AP team (2 direct reports)
* Track and improve performance through KPIs (accuracy, SLAs, processing times)
* Ensure timely, accurate supplier payments and strong relationships
* Support statutory reporting linked to payables
What We’re Looking For
* Strong Accounts Payable experience, ideally with team leadership exposure
* Solid grounding in finance processes, controls, and reconciliations
* Experience handling supplier queries and driving resolution
* SAP experience highly advantageous
* Strong Excel capability and attention to detail
* Proactive, organised, and process‑improvement mindset
* Confident communicator, able to work cross‑functionally
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