Accounts Payable Supervisor

Alexander Mae HR Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Supervisor for a three-month contract. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and driving process improvements. AAT or part-qualified candidates are desirable. The role offers a salary of £40,000 and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable supervision roles.
• Strong understanding of AP processes and accounting principles.
• Can handle challenging situations calmly and assertively.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of Accounts Payable Assistants.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Reviewing and approving payment runs and resolving discrepancies.
• Liaising with suppliers and resolving queries.
• Driving process improvements within the Accounts Payable function.

Skills

Accounts Payable supervision

Team leadership

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

AAT or part-qualified accounting qualifications

Job description

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.

The Role

• 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

• 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)