Accounts Payable Supervisor

edyn; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Edyn is looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor in Bristol to manage a team and oversee various accounts payable operations. The role includes training, process improvements, and resolving disputes while ensuring efficiency in the accounts payable process. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a background in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

22 days' holiday plus options to buy more

Wellbeing benefits

Free nights in properties

Travel and development opportunities

Pension benefits

Sick pay

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a multi-jurisdiction Accounts Payable team.
• Supervisory experience of 3 or more team members preferred.
• Experience in hospitality or property industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide onboarding, training, and coaching to the Accounts Payable team.
• Lead automation and process change initiatives.
• Handle escalations in Accounts Payable disputes and improve ledger health.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Job description

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Are you an adventurous soul? A champion of good design and beautiful experiences? Are you in search of opportunity, growth, and a better world?

Then maybe you belong with us.

We’re searching for an Accounts Payable Supervisor in Bristol to join our team of free thinkers and collaborators.

Edyn is recruiting for a Supervisor to join the Accounts Payable team. The role will directly support the Accounts Payable Manager and will act as the first step in the escalation process for the function. The Accounts Payable supervisor will play a critical role within the Accounts Payable Team, working closely in a 9-person team and as part of a 60+ person Finance and Procurement team. The role is key to ensuring that all transactions are processed efficiently with accurate supporting documentation.

A role less ordinary.

• Provide onboarding, training, and coaching to the team, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead process change initiatives based on team feedback and process assessments, creating strong relationships with the Process Improvement team to automate manual processes and focus on value-added tasks like business partnering.
• Lead automation efforts.
• Complete detailed payment run analysis and ensure team compliance.
• Respond to escalations in Accounts Payable disputes, engaging with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide root cause analysis and insights on escalations.
• Become the SME for the ‘procure to pay’ process at Edyn, leading business-wide change programs.
• Handle complex reconciliations and complete end-to-end tasks to improve ledger health and reduce negative balances.

Who you are.

• Experience in a fast-paced multi-jurisdiction Accounts Payable team for at least 2 years.
• Supervisory experience of 3 or more team members (highly desirable).
• Knowledge or experience in the hospitality or property industry (highly desirable).
• Ability to think quickly, apply initiative, and solve problems with a commercial mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify process gaps against best practices.
• Experience in process improvement and as a project SME.

Why grow with edyn?

• 22 days’ holiday (plus options to buy more).
• Wellbeing benefits (cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme).
• Free nights in our properties.
• Travel and development opportunities.
• Pension (tax-efficient).
• Sick pay.
• Other benefits tailored to you.

We support flexible working, including location, days, and hours, whether ad hoc or permanent. For more info, ask your recruiting manager or visit our careers page.

• Based in Bristol (Embassy House)
• Hybrid working, with 3 days in the Bristol Office

About edyn

Our vision is to create sanctuaries in European cities that foster belonging for free-thinking urbanites. Our brands – Locke, Cove, and SACO – are rooted in local neighborhoods, offering vibrant experiences and connections that nourish the soul. To learn more about working at edyn, visit our website.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

edyn’s purpose is to build brands around Soulful Hospitality, creating sanctuaries where free thinkers can nourish their souls. We prioritize growth centered on respect for humanity, fostering an environment of openness, tolerance, and curiosity where everyone feels safe to express ideas and share experiences.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, with goals and initiatives to ensure everyone at edyn feels a sense of belonging, regardless of background or identity. We acknowledge our journey is ongoing and are dedicated to continuous improvement and change.