Accounts Payable Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as an Accounts Payable Supervisor, overseeing a dynamic finance team. This role offers flexibility with just two office days a week, a competitive salary, and a generous leave allowance. You will lead a dedicated team, manage accounts payable functions, and ensure smooth payment processes. If you're passionate about making a difference in the not-for-profit sector and have a proven track record in accounts payable management, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Fantastic annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Payable Supervisor with a team of at least three.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage an Accounts Payable team of seven.
• Oversee credit card expenses and ensure accuracy in payment runs.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Team Leadership

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Credit and Corporate Card Processes

Job description

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Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor with a proven track record of managing a team of at least three direct reports? Do you want to contribute to the success of a remarkable charity within a fantastic not-for-profit organisation? Are you seeking an opportunity that offers both flexibility and an excellent work-life balance? If yes, read on!

Robertson Bell is thrilled to partner with an incredible charity in their search for a permanent Accounts Payable Supervisor. Reporting directly to the Head of Accounts Payable, this role offers the chance to oversee a large and dynamic Accounts Payable function while leading and developing a dedicated and stable team.

The main responsibilities of this Accounts Payable Supervisor role include:

• Full supervision of an accounts payable team, including workflow management and review, providing training and support and giving them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
• Lead and manage a team of seven Accounts Payable Assistants, including one Senior Accounts Payable Assistant, adapting your management style to their diverse strengths and skill sets.
• Oversee credit card and corporate card expenses, including report creation, data importation (using Barclaycard/Mastercard), and ensuring accuracy for nearly cards.
• Handle various hands-on responsibilities such as internal wire transfers, setting up new suppliers, resolving escalated queries, ensuring mailbox actions, managing international payments, and checking VAT payments.
• Ensure smooth payment runs twice a week, including checking new vendors and maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency.

This vacancy is for a forward-thinking charity that offers a brilliant opportunity for candidates looking to join a dynamic, close-knit finance team within a complex, national establishment. The successful candidate will be offered an excellent benefits package, including flexible working arrangements – requiring you to go into the office just twice a week -, a competitive salary and a fantastic annual leave allowance.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in an Accounts Payable Supervisor role of a similar capacity.
• Proven experience supervising a team of at least three direct reports.
• Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills and be confident in Excel.
• A successful track record of delivering results and embracing change.
• A solid understanding of credit and corporate card processes, familiarity with MasterCard and monthly data importation is a plus.