Accounts Payable Supervisor Job at Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Full Time

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Accounts Payable Supervisor

Reed are working in partnership with a well-established and growing organisation who are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on AP professional with supervisory experience to step into a key role, overseeing the day-to-day running of the accounts payable function while supporting and developing a small team.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Accounts Payable Manager, you will take ownership of the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, control and efficiency across all activities. You will also play a key role in driving improvements and supporting wider finance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

• Managing, supporting and developing a small Accounts Payable team
• Allocating workloads effectively within a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Providing training, coaching and performance management
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
• Deputising for the Group AP Manager when required
• Supporting KPI reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contributing to system and process enhancements

Accounts Payable:

• Overseeing the end-to-end invoice processing cycle
• Reviewing supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing payment runs including BACS, CHAPS and international payments
• Ensuring payments are made in line with agreed terms
• Resolving supplier and internal queries in a timely manner
• Overseeing employee expenses and corporate card reconciliations
• Supporting month-end close activities
• Maintaining strong financial controls across the function

About You

Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual who can confidently lead a team while remaining hands-on.

You will have:

• Proven experience within an Accounts Payable supervisory role
• Strong Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and data analysis)
• Excellent reconciliation skills and high attention to detail
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance

Desirable:

• Experience within legal or professional services
• Exposure to system implementations or process improvements