Accounts Payable Supervisor

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing global media and entertainment company in London seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee daily AP operations and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in accounts payable, with strong systems skills and a solid understanding of UK accounting regulations. This role offers an exciting opportunity in a high-growth, creative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' AP experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong systems skills (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel (lookups, pivot tables).
• Solid understanding of AP processes, controls, and UK financial regulations.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily AP processes including invoice processing, coding, and payment runs.
• Maintain vendor relationships, resolving queries quickly and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with AP policies and UK accounting regulations.
• Monitor and reconcile AP transactions, including supplier statements and ageing reports.
• Provide accurate AP reports and insights to management.
• Support and guide AP team members, fostering accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

AP experience

Strong systems skills

Advanced Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

A fast-growing global media and entertainment company is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead daily AP operations, manage a small team, ensure accurate invoice and payment processing, and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, creative, and collaborative environment!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily AP processes including invoice processing, coding, and payment runs

• Maintain vendor relationships, resolving queries quickly and effectively

• Ensure compliance with AP policies and UK accounting regulations

• Monitor and reconcile AP transactions, including supplier statements and ageing reports

• Provide accurate AP reports and insights to management

• Support and guide AP team members, fostering accuracy and efficiency

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years' AP experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role

• Strong systems skills (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel (lookups, pivot tables)

• Solid understanding of AP processes, controls, and UK financial regulations

• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.