Accounts Payable Supervisor

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.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV to .