Accounts Payable Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Supervisor in Peterborough, where your management skills and expertise in SAP will drive efficiency and accuracy in invoice processing. This role offers the chance to lead a collaborative team, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in Accounts Payable processes. As part of a leading media organization, you will enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity, along with excellent benefits like private medical insurance and generous leave policies. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks at full salary

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Bike and electric car schemes

Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books

Generous pension scheme with up to 5% employer contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing benefits such as EAP

Training opportunities including LinkedIn Learning

Exclusive events and competitions

Qualifications

• Proven management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Accounts Payable procedures and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day team operations and performance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and audit requirements.
• Oversee vendor change reports and payment proposals.

Skills

Management Skills

SAP

Accounts Payable Practices

Excel Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Customer Service Skills

Tools

VIM

OCR Systems

Job description

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Accounts Payable Supervisor, Peterborough

Client: News UK

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 41a9d20d05f4

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Our Finance Teams: Our Finance team has a large part to play in the success of our business. We are based across a few locations, but operate as one team, and work together to create a positive, productive and highly efficient finance department within News UK.

The Team: You will be part of the Accounts Payable team. We are responsible for the payment of all invoices for News UK and Wireless paying for all goods and services. This is a very busy role requiring someone who is personable, used to working in a fast paced environment and prides themselves on attention to detail and accuracy at all times. The team are enthusiastic, motivated and a collaborative group of people, sociable with a strong team spirit.

Day to day you will:

1. Day to day team management, including dealing with team queries
2. Set performance objectives and review monthly
3. Weekly catch ups
4. Team development
5. Work closely with the Tax, Compliance and Corporate reporting teams to ensure HMRC, NewsCorp, Audit and Sox compliance
6. Month end reporting including dashboards
7. Management of high risk accounts and Direct Debits
8. Reconciliation of suspense accounts and proactive discussions with the business
9. Review of journals and manual payment requests
10. Management of IR35 Supplier accounts
11. Check and oversee vendor change reports
12. Review of payment proposals and collation of urgent adhoc payments
13. Responsible for continuous improvement of Accounts Payable processes.
14. Full involvement in any Process and System initiatives identified related to Accounts Payable Procedures

What we are looking for from you:

1. Proven management skills
2. Excellent working knowledge of SAP
3. Excellent understanding of Accounts Payable practices and procedures
4. Strong excel skills
5. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
6. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
7. Efficient, hardworking and organised with the ability to multitask
8. Able to evidence excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage workload to strict deadlines
9. Multiskilled to cover Contributions & Expenses Supervisor
10. Experience with SAP, VIM & OCR systems preferred but not essential

Key Behaviours

1. Passionate about your work, embracing every opportunity to do your best
2. Principled in your approach and decision-making
3. Purposeful with a strong desire to achieve high standards
4. Good team player with flexibility
5. Proactive and curious
6. Good communication skills
7. Ability to build and maintain good relationships with stakeholders

We are News UK: One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our brands include The Times, The Sun, talkSPORT, Times Radio, Virgin Radio UK, and more. We provide news, analysis, opinion, and entertainment to nearly 40 million people monthly across various platforms. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.

Life at News: Driven by passion, guided by principles, acting with purpose. We value diversity and strive for inclusivity through our DEI strategy, supporting employee networks and ensuring equitable opportunities.

Benefits:

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks at full salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Training opportunities including LinkedIn Learning
• Private medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free classes, and wellness support
• Bike and electric car schemes
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Exclusive events and competitions
• Wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio, and counselling
• Generous pension scheme with up to 5% employer contributions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days

We encourage applicants to communicate any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.