Accounts Payable Supervisor

Vickerstock; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a long-established employer in Ballymena to find an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor. This role involves leading an AP team, managing the complete Accounts Payable cycle, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of AP processes, excellent communication skills, and experience with ERP systems. Join a supportive finance team and step into a leadership role that drives continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within an Accounts Payable role, ideally with supervisory or team-lead exposure.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team, overseeing daily operations and supporting staff development.
• Manage the complete AP cycle, ensuring invoices are processed efficiently.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve queries and ensure timely payment of suppliers.

Skills

Accounts Payable expertise

Leadership

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vickerstock are delighted to be partnering with a highly reputable and long-established employer in the Ballymena area who are seeking to appoint an Accounts Payable Supervisor. This is a superb opportunity for an experienced AP professional to step into a leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking finance team.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensure the smooth and timely delivery of all supplier payments while provide day-to-day leadership to the AP team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable team, overseeing daily operations and supporting staff development.
• Manage the complete AP cycle, ensuring invoices are processed efficiently, accurately, and in line with company policy.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve queries and ensure timely payment of suppliers.
• Oversee month-end and year-end AP close processes, ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Review supplier statement reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and driving corrective action.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier information across systems.
• Ensure full compliance with internal controls, company policies, and HMRC regulations.
• Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries.
• Play a key role in the implementation and optimisation of a new ERP system for the AP function.
• Process supplier credit notes in line with agreed procedures.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience within an Accounts Payable role, ideally with supervisory or team‑lead exposure.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across the business.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and confident managing deadlines.
• Experience of ERP systems is highly advantageous.

To be considered for this position, please APPLY today and get in touch asap for a confidential chat!