Accounts Payable Supervisor Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role We are looking for a highly organised and experienced
Accounts Payable Supervisor to join a dynamic finance team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, expenses, and payment runs, while supervising a small team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls, while supporting continuous improvement across processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Supervision - Lead, support and develop a small Accounts Payable team
- Allocate workloads effectively in a deadline-driven environment
- Provide coaching, training and performance management
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies
- Support reporting, KPI monitoring and process improvements
- Contribute to system enhancements and efficiency initiatives
Accounts Payable Operations - Oversee the end-to-end invoice processing cycle
- Review supplier statement reconciliations regularly
- Manage and review payment runs (including BACS, CHAPS, and international payments where applicable)
- Ensure payments are processed accurately and on time
- Resolve supplier and internal queries promptly
- Oversee employee expense claims in line with policy
- Ensure reconciliation of corporate card statements and month-end processes
- Support month-end close activities relating to payables
- Maintain strong financial controls across the function
About You Essential Skills & Experience - Proven experience in an Accounts Payable supervisory role
- Strong Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis)
- Excellent reconciliation and attention to detail skills
- Ability to manage and motivate a team in a high-volume environment
- Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
Desirable - Experience within a professional services or similar environment
- Exposure to system implementations or process improvement initiatives
Personal Attributes - Highly detail-oriented and methodical
- Proactive, with a solutions-focused mindset
- Calm under pressure with strong prioritisation skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building ability
- Collaborative and supportive leadership style
Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can make a real impact, develop your leadership skills, and contribute to continuous improvement within a high-performing finance function.
