Accounts Payable Supervisor

Alexander Mae HR Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Supervisor for a three-month contract. You will lead a team and oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process while ensuring compliance with internal controls. Strong leadership, Excel skills, and AP knowledge required. Hybrid working is available, requiring two days in the office, one of which must be a Thursday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable supervision roles.
• Confident and dynamic leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of AP processes and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coaching Accounts Payable Assistants in processing invoices and payments.
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Reviewing and approving payment runs.

Skills

Accounts Payable supervision

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting qualifications (e.g., AAT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join a forward–thinking and values led organisation on a three month contract. Starting as soon as possible and reporting into the Head of Finance the role will manage a team of three and look after the end to end accounts payable process.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervising, coaching, and supporting a team of three Accounts Payable Assistants in processing invoices, payments and reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Reviewing and approving twice weekly payment runs, resolving discrepancies.
• Liaising with supplier and resolving supplier queries as required.
• Assisting with month–end close and reporting requirements.
• Driving process improvements within the Accounts Payable function.

The Person

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in Accounts Payable supervision roles.
• Is confident, dynamic, and supportive as a team leader.
• Has strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong understanding of AP processes and accounting principles.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail and professionalism.
• Can handle challenging situations calmly and assertively.
• Holds accounting qualifications (e.g., AAT) or is part–qualified (desirable but not essential).

Salary and Benefits

• 40,000
• 37 hour working week, hybrid working (two days a week in the office, one which must be a Thursday)