Accounts Payable Supervisor

Michael Page; Failsworth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Free onsite car parking

Generous annual leave

Supportive finance leadership team

Opportunity to lead AP team

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join the North Manchester-based Group Finance team. You will lead a five-strong AP team, ensure timely processing of supplier invoices and uphold high standards of controls in a busy finance operation.

The role offers hybrid working, a salary of £40,000-£45,000, and opportunities to drive process improvements and develop staff. This position provides a clear path for leadership within a dynamic finance function.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy Accounts Payable/P2P team.
• Proven ability to meet SLAs for invoices and queries.
• High-volume supplier invoice processing experience.
• Ability to provide guidance and escalation for AP activities.
• Strong data analysis and process improvement focus.
• Knowledge of financial controls and audit requirements.
• Ability to resolve supplier and stakeholder queries quickly.
• Experience monitoring performance data and identifying trends.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Building relationships with suppliers and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of five Accounts Payable Associates.
• Plan and prioritise daily workloads to ensure invoices are processed within SLAs.
• Oversee accurate processing of high-volume supplier invoices.
• Provide expert guidance and act as escalation point for AP activities.
• Monitor performance, productivity and quality; drive improvements.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and wider finance teams.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Location: North Manchester

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Contract: Permanent

Client Details

We\'re looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our clients Group Finance team in North Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable or Purchase-to-Pay team leader who enjoys leading people, improving processes and ensuring a high-quality service is delivered across a busy finance operation.

Description

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of five Accounts Payable Associates.


• Plan and prioritise daily workloads to ensure invoices and queries are processed within agreed SLAs.


• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of high-volume supplier invoices.


• Provide expert guidance and act as an escalation point for Accounts Payable activities.


• Monitor team performance, productivity and quality, addressing issues and driving improvements where required.


• Ensure compliance with financial controls, Group policies, procedures and audit requirements.


• Resolve supplier and stakeholder queries efficiently and effectively.


• Review performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.


• Champion continuous improvement, streamlining processes and improving efficiency.


• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and wider finance teams.


• Support the onboarding, training and ongoing development of team members.

Profile

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within Accounts Payable/P2P.


• Strong end-to-end AP/P2P knowledge.


• Experience working in a high-volume finance environment.


• Strong SAP knowledge.


• Good Excel and data analysis skills.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.


• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement.

Job Offer

• A salary between £40,000 - £45,000 per annum


• Hybrid working


• Flexible core working hours


• Generous annual leave


• Pension


• Free onsite car parking


• Supportive and collaborative finance leadership team


• Opportunity to lead and develop a team of AP professionals