Account Payable Supervisor

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in the finance sector is seeking a Purchase Ledger Supervisor / A.P. Team Leader in Luton to lead the payables function. Responsibilities include managing the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate invoice processing, and resolving queries effectively. Ideal candidates should have strong AP experience coupled with leadership skills and proficiency in ERP systems, particularly NetSuite. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 and benefits such as a pension, life assurance, and generous leave provisions.

Benefits

Pension & life assurance

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced maternity pay

Discounts and wellbeing app

Employee support programme

Cash-prize competitions

On-site parking

Supportive, people-focused culture

Qualifications

• Solid experience in accounts payable as a Supervisor or similar role.
• Confidence in using ERP systems and Excel.
• Ability to lead a team and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily purchase ledger operations.
• Ensure accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Resolve supplier and internal queries in a timely manner.
• Coach Accounts Payable Assistants.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Communication

ERP systems

Excel

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Purchase Ledger Supervisor / AP Team Leader - Luton

30,000- 35,000 Permanent Growing Business

Ready to step into a role where you actually lead the payables function? As the new Payables lead, you'll take charge of the purchase ledger, guide a small team, and keep supplier payments running like clockwork.

What you’ll be doing

• Running the day-to-day purchase ledger as the go‑to AP Team Leader
• Making sure invoices are coded, matched and processed accurately
• Keeping supplier payments on schedule and within terms
• Signing off reconciliations and tidying up supplier accounts
• Handling payment runs and supporting month‑end deadlines
• Reviewing VAT, staff expenses and internal controls
• Resolving supplier and internal queries quickly and professionally
• Leading improvements across AP automation, processes, new systems
• Coaching and developing the Accounts Payable Assistants

What you’ll bring

You’ll come in with solid AP experience, ideally already working as a Purchase Ledger Supervisor or Supplier Payments Coordinatior. You’re organised, detail driven, confident with systems (ERP + Excel), great with people, and comfortable leading by example. (Netsuite Experience is a Bonus)

What’s in it for you

• 30-35K salary
• Pension & life assurance
• 33 days holiday incl. bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Discounts, wellbeing app & employee support programme
• Cash-prize competitions
• On‑site parking
• Supportive, people‑focused culture

If you want a hands on leadership role where you can shape the AP function and genuinely make an impact, this one's for you.