Interim AP Supervisor

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social housing organization in Manchester is seeking an experienced AP Supervisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee Accounts Payable processes, ensure timely supplier payments, and manage a small team. The ideal candidate has strong AP management experience, knowledge of VAT, and is AAT qualified or QBE. This role supports a collaborative finance team and drives process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Accounts Payable supervision/management.
• Solid knowledge of VAT, supplier management, and reconciliation processes.
• People leadership experience with a track record of developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely supplier payments and invoice processing.
• Drive efficiencies within AP processes, controls, and compliance.

Skills

Accounts Payable supervision/management

VAT knowledge

Supplier management

Excel proficiency

People leadership

Education

AAT qualified or QBE

Tools

ERP systems

Finance self-service tools

Job description

Overview

Looking for your next opportunity to lead and add real value in Accounts Payable? We re recruiting for an experienced AP Supervisor to join a well-established, socially driven organisation delivering vital services within Social Housing in the North West.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, backfilling a team member who has moved onto a systems implementation project. It s a fantastic opportunity for a confident, hands-on AP professional to ensure the continued smooth running of day-to-day payables while supporting a capable and engaged finance team.

Key Priorities

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable processes
• Ensure accurate and timely supplier payments, invoice processing, and related reconciliations
• Drive efficiencies within AP processes, controls, and compliance (including VAT and audit requirements)
• Manage and support a small AP team, fostering development, engagement, and high performance
• Produce and analyse AP KPIs and reporting to inform decision-making and process improvement
• Support the wider finance function through collaboration at month-end and year-end close

What you will need

• Strong experience in Accounts Payable supervision/management
• Solid knowledge of VAT, supplier management, and reconciliation processes
• Confident working with ERP systems, finance self-service tools, and Excel
• People leadership experience, with a track record of developing team members
• AAT qualified or QBE (Qualified by Experience)