Accounts Payable Supervisor

Investigo Limited; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Watford is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to support accurate and compliant accounts payable operations while driving efficiency and safeguarding cash flow. This hybrid role requires a proven track record in purchase to pay functions and emphasizes strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchase to pay or accounts payable functions.
• In-depth understanding of end-to-end P2P and purchase order systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes and support daily P2P operations.
• Lead improvements in invoice processing and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate across departments to drive best practices in financial operations.

Skills

Process Improvement

Problem Solving

Communication

Relationship Building

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Experience in purchase to pay or accounts payable functions

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Watford - Hybrid

Up to £40,000 per annum

You'll be supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant accounts payable operations. You'll also be integral to driving efficiency, streamlining processes, and safeguarding the organisation's cash flow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes and support daily P2P operations
• Manage escalations and resolve queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Lead improvements in invoice processing, match rates, and workflow efficiency
• Review and approve weekly payment runs and support vendor-related payments
• Produce KPI reporting, support month-end activities, and complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyse data to identify process improvements and cost management opportunities
• Maintain vendor account integrity and support reconciliations
• Collaborate across departments to drive best practices in financial operations
• Improved processing times and accuracy
• Reduced inefficiencies and stronger financial controls
• Timely reporting and reconciliation

Key Attributes:

• Proven experience in purchase to pay or accounts payable functions
• In-depth understanding of end-to-end P2P and purchase order systems
• Strong process improvement and problem-solving mindset
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment