Accounts Payable Supervisor
other jobs Morgan McKinley
Added before 3 Days
- England,North West,Lancashire
- Full Time, Temporary
- £34,000 - £35,000 per annum
Job Description:
Job Title: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Location: Rishton, Blackburn
Pay: £18-19 per hour (£35,000 per year)
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-time office based
Work Pattern: 7am - 5:30pm - colleagues can choose from three shifts on, discussion for post interview stage.
Parking: Yes The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices. This role includes the management and leadership of a team of approximately 12 Accounts Payable staff, supporting efficient processes, strong controls, and high service standards.
Key Responsibilities * Lead, supervise, and support the Accounts Payable team, including workload allocation, day-to-day guidance, and performance management.
* Oversee the processing of high-volume purchase orders and invoices (circa 2,000+ per month), ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
* Act as the main escalation point for complex invoice queries, discrepancies, and supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution.
* Work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager and wider finance team to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the function.
* Maintain professional and effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Monitor team performance against deadlines and KPIs, ensuring service levels are consistently met.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and best practice within Accounts Payable.
* Ensure effective use of finance systems, including iDocuments and SAP, and support team training where required.
* Assist with audit requirements and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
* Carry out additional duties as required to support the finance function.
Skills and Experience * Proven experience within an Accounts Payable role, with previous supervisory or team leadership experience essential.
* Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes in a high-volume environment.
* Experience using accounting systems; SAP B1 experience is advantageous.
* Confident people manager with the ability to motivate, support, and develop a team.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
* Proactive, flexible, and professional with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
Qualifications * GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and English.
* Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Location: Rishton, Blackburn
Pay: £18-19 per hour (£35,000 per year)
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-time office based
Work Pattern: 7am - 5:30pm - colleagues can choose from three shifts on, discussion for post interview stage.
Parking: Yes The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices. This role includes the management and leadership of a team of approximately 12 Accounts Payable staff, supporting efficient processes, strong controls, and high service standards.
Key Responsibilities * Lead, supervise, and support the Accounts Payable team, including workload allocation, day-to-day guidance, and performance management.
* Oversee the processing of high-volume purchase orders and invoices (circa 2,000+ per month), ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
* Act as the main escalation point for complex invoice queries, discrepancies, and supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution.
* Work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager and wider finance team to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the function.
* Maintain professional and effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Monitor team performance against deadlines and KPIs, ensuring service levels are consistently met.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and best practice within Accounts Payable.
* Ensure effective use of finance systems, including iDocuments and SAP, and support team training where required.
* Assist with audit requirements and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
* Carry out additional duties as required to support the finance function.
Skills and Experience * Proven experience within an Accounts Payable role, with previous supervisory or team leadership experience essential.
* Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes in a high-volume environment.
* Experience using accounting systems; SAP B1 experience is advantageous.
* Confident people manager with the ability to motivate, support, and develop a team.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
* Proactive, flexible, and professional with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
Qualifications * GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and English.
* Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Job number 3340977
Increase your exposure to recruiters with ProJobs
Thousands of recruiters are looking for you in the Job Master profile database, increase your exposure 4 times with a ProJob subscription
You can cancel your subscription at any time.
metapel
Company Details:
Morgan McKinley
We are a global talent services company, offering the full spectrum of solutions to meet your resourcing needs. With offices in 10 countries, each and...