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Accounts Payable Supervisor

Reed
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Accounts Payable Supervisor position is located in Peterborough and offers a salary ranging from £30,000 to £33,000.
  • Candidates should have relevant experience in accounts payable supervision and team management.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with accounting controls, managing purchase ledgers, and processing supplier payments accurately and timely.
  • The role also involves mentoring a team, overseeing month-end processes, and maintaining vendor relationships.
  • Successful applicants will demonstrate strong customer service skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous performance improvement.

Job Title: Accounts Payable Supervisor

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 

  • Follow established procedures to ensure accounting control is maintained and Marshall Accounting Policies are adhered to.
  • Manage and maintain all Purchase ledgers to reflect the highest levels of performance, aligning or exceeding existing service level agreements, with a focus on addressing/resolving aged AP balances.
  • Ensure timely and accurate supplier payment processing.
  • Recruit, induct, lead, develop, and motivate all colleagues within the area of responsibility in conjunction with the Head of Accounts Payable.

Role Accountabilities:

  • Supervise and mentor a team of accounts payable clerks, providing necessary guidance, training, and support.
  • Oversee and support the closing of accounts payable ledgers on a timely basis, including posting month-end information.
  • Ensure timely processing of payments for company invoices, including daily TT’s and employee expenses.
  • Monitor aged creditor balances and resolve overage balances.
  • Oversee monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, vendor accounts, and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
  • Provide leadership and support to accounts payable team members.
  • Assist with auditing tasks and preparation of financial reports.
  • Support vendor issues and disputes professionally and efficiently, reducing operational and financial impacts.
  • Provide regular reporting and analysis on accounts payable performance metrics and relevant reporting data to the wider accounting function.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Relationships:

  • Develop and maintain professional working relationships with internal customers, colleagues, suppliers, and external representatives.
  • Grow and nurture a high-performance, customer-focused culture, coaching and developing colleagues, enabling internal succession, and ensuring great performance is recognised and rewarded.

Key Characteristics for Success:

  • Customer service oriented.
  • Ability to problem solve and implement resolutions.
  • Drive continuous performance improvements.
  • Ability to plan and assign tasks, meeting required deadlines and priorities.
  • Strong team development skills.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.