Accounts Payable Supervisor

Torus Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent group in the UK is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to ensure efficient invoice processing and compliance with financial regulations. The role includes leading a team, overseeing payment processes, and driving continuous improvement in financial practices. The successful candidate will work from the St Helens office one day per week, fostering teamwork and accountability within a complex organization.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supervising purchase ledger functions.
• Experience of leading and managing a team in a large and complex organisation.
• A track record of achievement at a supervisory level in shaping and implementing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve systems for accurate payments service.
• Oversee the payment process with robust controls.
• Manage invoice processing and payment runs.
• Lead and support the Accounts Payable Team.

Skills

Supervising purchase ledger functions

Team leadership

System implementation

Cost-effectiveness and efficiency

Job description

Torus Group are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the accurate and efficient processing and payment of invoices across the Group, ensuring full compliance with Group policies, Financial Regulations, and audit recommendations. You will implement and maintain effective POP and payment processes, provide clear leadership to foster teamwork, accountability, and integrity, and promote consistency in financial procedures. Working collaboratively with the wider management team, you’ll help deliver a seamless, value-for-money service while driving continuous improvement through innovative and effective financial practices.

The successful post holder will be required to work from our St Helens office one day per week.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, maintain, and improve systems to ensure an accurate, efficient, and compliant payments service.
• Oversee all aspects of the payment process, ensuring robust controls, timely processing, and adherence to financial regulations.
• Manage invoice processing, supplier liaison, and payment runs, including cheque and BACS transactions.
• Maintain effective record-keeping, reporting, and reconciliation of supplier accounts.
• Review and enhance processes and systems to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality.
• Lead and support the Accounts Payable Team, overseeing performance, development, and day-to-day operations.
• Provide regular performance data and reports to the Finance Management Team.
• Promote best practice, ensure compliance with Group policies, and contribute flexibly to all section activities.
• Liaise with other sections to advise on transactional matters
• Communicate with Suppliers and Contractors about ordering and invoicing procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in supervising purchase ledger functions
• Experience of leading and managing a team in a large and complex organisation/function
• A successful track record of achievement at a supervisory level in shaping and implementing systems & procedures in a complex organisation.
• Evidence of co-ordinating and demonstrating the importance of value for money in everyday operations
• Demonstrates a commitment to E&D in the workplace and in the delivery of services to customers and the community.
• Evidence of co-ordinating and demonstrating the importance of value for money in everyday operations

Interview Process

• Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of competency-based questions. Interviews will take place w/c 10th November

Additional Information

• Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
• Right to work verification
• Qualification certificate check
• 2x Completed references
• OH Health Questionnaire – Fit For Work
• DBS check (if required for role)
• Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s
• Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.