Accounts Payable Supervisor (12 month FTC)

Major Talent; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves leading the accounts payable team, managing invoice processing, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounts payable, ideally within the chemical manufacturing sector, and will demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills. With a focus on accuracy and detail, this position offers a dynamic working environment and the chance to make a significant impact within the finance team. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Annual bonus

33 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar role managing an AP team, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AP team and manage invoice processing and payments.
• Ensure accuracy in cost allocation and maintain supplier ledgers.
• Facilitate new supplier setup and manage employee expenses.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

5 years' experience in Accounts Payable

Understanding of bookkeeping

Tools

MS Excel

ERP Systems (Oracle preferred)

Job description

Accounts Payable Supervisor

12 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

28,000 - 31,000 plus annual bonus + 33 days holiday + pension + healthcare

Hybrid working? This is full time, on-site.

Where is it based? Hartlepool, Co. Durham

What does the company do?

A dynamic and forward-thinking global chemical manufacturer.

My client is hiring an AP Supervisor on a 12-month FTC, to lead the AP team and manage postings through the Company bank accounts, payments of invoices and expenditures through the Purchase Ledger and cashbook reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice review and verification, ensuring all appropriate documentation and approvals before processing payments for approval.
• Work closely with the management accounts team to ensure the accuracy of allocating costs to the ledger.
• Management of the supplier ledgers, taking ownership of daily payment schedule and liaising with the manager in determining weekly/monthly payment projections.
• Statement reconciliations and detailed reviews and management of supplier ledgers as a whole.
• Email management - monitor and manage the accounts payable inbox across sites, addressing and processing query requests promptly.
• Maintain and monitor both GBP and currency cashbooks across sites on a daily basis.
• Expense & Company Credit Card Management.
• To administer and reconcile employees' expenses including management of foreign currency.
• Facilitate new supplier and customer set up process and maintain details.
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on keeping clear audit records.
• Month end preparation.
• To run month end reporting as required, on a monthly basis.
• To assist the Financial Controller and Finance team colleagues with day to day tasks and when necessary provide cover for an absent team member.
• Ensure all areas of responsibility meet expected housekeeping standards and comply with the Quality Management Systems.
• To assist in the reconciliation of inter-company account balances.
• To liaise both in person and electronically, with both internal and external stakeholders, in a professional manner at all times.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5 years' experience in a similar role, managing an AP Team, preferably in the chemical manufacturing, chemical engineering or food production industry.
• Understanding of bookkeeping.
• Experience in MS Excel and ERP Systems (Oracle preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal skills, including the ability to communicate with external stakeholders on any financial matters as well as the ability to communicate issues or respond to queries with internal budget holders.
• Clear understanding of confidentiality.

How to Apply: If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply here OR send your CV to: (url removed) OR call (phone number removed).

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