Accounts Payable Supervisor FTC

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Watford is looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to manage their team and oversee the complete invoicing process. This role involves direct supervision of tasks related to invoice processing and team development, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits including flexible working options and generous leave.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working options

Pension

Private medical and dental insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Accounts Payable department essential.
• Minimum 3 years managing a team required.
• Technical knowledge of financial systems indispensable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable team.
• Supervise team performance and development.
• Ensure timely processing of all payable documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Automated invoicing system

Automated expenses system

Job description

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watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

About us:

We, the Mitsubishi Electric Group, contribute to the realisation of a vibrant and sustainable society through continuous technological innovation and ceaseless creativity. "Changes for the Better" represents the Mitsubishi Electric Group’s attitude to "always strive to achieve something better", as we continue to change and grow. Each one of us shares a strong will and passion to continuously aim for change, reinforcing our commitment to creating "an even better tomorrow"

Role summary:

The main objective of this role is to manage the Accounts Payable department for MEU UK, overseeing the entire process of tracking and paying of invoices and expenses.

• Management of team and delegation of tasks fairly.
• Responsible for the P2P process including improvements.
• Ensure team process all payable documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Providing accounting assistance to operations staff; responds to financial questions/concerns relating to expenses and invoices.

Skills/Responsibilities:

• Supervise the daily operation of the Accounts Payable team ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Responsible for the development and training of the AP team (currently 5 team members).
• 1-2-1 and progress reviews for each team member (monthly).
• Carry out team Performance Appraisals.
• Address performance issues and make recommendations for personal actions.
• Growth and development of the AP team - including arranging coaching and training as applicable and provide on the job training as appropriate.
• Responsible for the recruitment of AP staff, including preparation of job descriptions, interviews and selection.
• Chair weekly Accounts Payable team meetings.
• Management, maintenance, development and enhancement of all systems within Accounts Payable including their interface with SAP Hana, with the aim to improve control, simplification or efficiency.
• Resolve escalated queries, disputes or issues.
• Review Accounts Payable GL reconciliations (monthly).
• Review of VAT treatment of invoices (weekly).
• Prepare/review Accounts Payable statistics (monthly).
• Responsible for departments processes and procedures to ensure they are reviewed, strive for continuous improvement, efficient and effective and comply with MEU-UK policies.
• Responsible for ICFR and SAC’s completion.
• Key contact for Accounts Payable in relation to internal/external audits.
• Review and Second signatory on all Accounts Payable journals.
• Streamline processes and procedures within the department.
• Provide cover for all areas of Accounts Payable during absence or busy periods.

Experience:

• Educated to a minimum of ‘GCSE’ level or equivalent.
• Experience with managing at least 3 people in a supervisory role (essential).
• Significant current experience within an Accounts Payable Department (essential).
• Technical and user knowledge of an automated invoicing system (essential).
• Technical and user knowledge of an automated expenses system (essential).
• SAP knowledge (essential).
• Intermediate level knowledge of Excel including pivot tables and vlookup.
• IT Literate and competent user of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word & PowerPoint).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a “can do” mindset.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and face-to-face).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

In return for your commitment, we will offer you some fantastic benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days per year, plus bank holidays increasing by one day with each year of service until 27 days per year.
• Flexible Working - we offer a range of flexible working options that include working from home or hybrid working.
• Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical, Dental Insurance and a Cash Plan Scheme - Single cover funded by Mitsubishi.
• Access to Mitsubishi’s very own discount platform.
• Colleague Referral Scheme.
• Holiday Buy.
• Long Service Awards.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Sports & Social Club (Recent events such as theatre trips, Ascot, Paintball, The Darts)
• Employee Assistance Programme including additional services Eldercare & Best Doctors.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.