Accounts Payable Supervisor

ADEY Limited; Edlington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuit Group in Edlington is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the day‑to‑day activities of the AP team, ensuring invoices, payments and expenses are processed accurately, efficiently and on time.

This hands‑on role provides day‑to‑day guidance, technical support and direction to the AP team, while working with Finance, Procurement and the wider business to maintain financial controls and resolve complex queries.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or finance environment.
• Supervising or supporting colleagues in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Experience using accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent MS Excel and MS Office skills.
• Organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and mentor colleagues.
• Collaborative approach across business units.
• Interest in process improvement and tech-enabled AP.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable team, including invoice processing, payment runs and expense reports.
• Allocating daily workloads and assigning responsibilities according to team priorities.
• Reviewing work to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with procedures.
• Providing technical guidance, coaching and support to AP team members.
• Training colleagues on accounting procedures, systems, processes and financial controls.
• Supporting performance reviews and development of team members.
• Monitoring productivity, accuracy and attendance; escalating issues as needed.
• Reviewing and approving invoices and payments in line with delegated authority.

Skills

Business Admin

Accounting knowledge

AP processes

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Financial controls

ERP systems

Excel/MS Office

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Training & guidance

Process improvement

Education

Business/Accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

We're looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day activities of our Accounts Payable team, ensuring invoices, payments and expenses are processed accurately, efficiently and on time. This is a hands‑on supervisory role where you'll provide day-to-day guidance, technical support and direction to the AP team, while working closely with colleagues across Finance, Procurement and the wider business. You'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of accuracy and financial control, resolving more complex queries and helping the team continuously improve the way we work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable team, including invoice processing, payment runs and expense reports.
• Allocating daily workloads and assigning responsibilities according to team priorities.
• Reviewing work to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established procedures.
• Providing technical guidance, coaching and support to Accounts Payable team members.
• Training colleagues on accounting procedures, systems, processes and financial controls.
• Supporting the development and performance of team members, including contributing to annual performance reviews.
• Monitoring team productivity, accuracy, attendance and performance and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Stepping in to support the team with operational tasks during busy periods or when required.
• Reviewing and approving appropriate invoices and payments in line with delegated authority.
• Ensuring payments are processed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Investigating discrepancies and escalating significant or unresolved issues to the Head of Accounts Services.
• Building positive relationships with suppliers and resolving complex queries, discrepancies and payment issues.
• Ensuring supplier records, including banking and tax information, are accurate and maintained appropriately.
• Supporting strong internal controls to reduce the risk of errors and fraud.
• Working with Finance, Procurement and other departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Supporting internal and external audit requests and providing relevant AP information when required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve AP processes, reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
• Supporting the effective use of ERP and Accounts Payable systems and automation tools.
• Preparing and maintaining AP reports, including aged creditor reports, payment information and team performance metrics.
• Keeping up to date with relevant accounting procedures, regulations and Accounts Payable best practice.

We're looking for someone who has strong Accounts Payable experience and is ready to take on a supervisory role with responsibility for supporting and guiding a team.

You’ll ideally have

• A qualification in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strong practical knowledge of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes.
• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or finance environment, with experience supervising or supporting colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good knowledge of financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Experience using accounting software and ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The confidence to provide guidance, training and technical support to colleagues.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships across the business.
• The ability to work independently while knowing when to escal...
• An interest in process improvement and using technology to make Accounts Payable processes more efficient.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be someone who enjoys being hands‑on and close to the operation. You’ll be confident supporting colleagues, spotting issues, solving problems and ensuring work is completed to a high standard. You’ll also have the judgement to know when something needs to be escalated and the communication skills to work effectively with suppliers, colleagues and senior members of the Finance team.

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.