Accounts Payable Supervisor

Hays PLC; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor in Gloucester. This temporary to permanent role involves overseeing a team for efficient invoice processing and budget management, with the potential for a permanent position based on mutual satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory and analytical skills, as well as proficiency in accounting software.

Benefits

Free parking on site

On-site canteen

28-day holiday

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Managerial or supervisory experience required.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversees accounts payable team and processes invoices and payments.
• Directs training and evaluates performance of accounts payable employees.
• Ensures accuracy of invoices and maintains timely payments.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Motivational skills

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Temporary to Permanent - Accounts Payable Supervisor - Gloucester

Your new company

Hays has the privilege of working with a client based in Gloucester within the manufacturing sector looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor due to the growth of the business and is looking on a temporary to permanent basis with the view to making the role permanent if both parties are happy.

Your new role

• The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee an accounts payable team, direct the processing of invoices and payments, and manage expense accounts and budget reports.
• Overseeing a team of three Accounts Payable employees
• Fully office-based
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities:
  Interviews prospective employees and chooses the best applicant based on the skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the job.
  Trains and oversees employees involved in billing functions.
  Directs assigned tasks and provides assistance as needed.
  Assists with performance evaluations.
  
  Duties/Responsibilities:
  Oversees reports regarding cash flow ensure correct payments are made in a timely manner.
  Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices to maintain general ledger expense account and inventory records.
  Analyzes expense reports and other invoices for accuracy and eligibility for payment.
  Verifies payments before controllers signature is added by reviewing checks and vouchers.
  Reconciles accounts payable total and general ledger with other applicable records (e.g., subsidiary vendors' ledger).
  Facilitates correct and timely preparation of budget reports and purchase journals.
  Ensures proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
  Ensures employer identification numbers or social security numbers have been collected from all vendors for the payables clerk to prepare and submit 1099s.
  Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.
  Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  What you'll need to succeed

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Managerial or supervisory experience
Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Thorough understanding of accounts payable functions.
Excellent supervisory and analytical skills.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to motivate staff.

What you'll get in return

Salary - £35,000 - £40,000
Free parking on site
On-site canteen
28-day holiday

What you need to do now

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