Accounts Payable Supervisor

We are working with a business in Swindon to recruit for Accounts Payable Supervisor on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to take on a new challenge and lead a successful team.

Client Details

Our Client is a global brand who are well known within their industry. Their Swindon branch is both manufacturing and use for pharmaceutical analytics which offers their customers stability. This business is looking for someone to lead the Accounts Payable function and be part of the successful running of the overall operation.

Description

As a Accounts Payable Team Leader you will have the following roles and responsibilities:

• Daily management of team and workload for the AP Red team for processing invoices and payments
• Be the first point of escalation of more complex invoice processing queries.
• Develop relationships with sites in scope of the FSSC and build positive working atmosphere including setup and driving of weekly or bi-weekly site meetings for AP resolutions
• Act as a senior member of the Global Shared service team ensuring accurate processing and payments to our vendors in a timely and compliant manner.
• This individual will supervise the Financial Shared Service Center, Accounts Payable Red Team on day-to-day activities, oversee the assigned site processing, drive successful Accounts Payable KPI's
• This person will mentor staff within Red Team, Accounts payable analysts and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Manage payment controls and ensure all supplier payments are accurate and comply with various company policies
• Act as deputy for AP Team Manager in periods of leave/absence

Profile

In order to be successful when applying for this role you will need the following skills and attributes:

• Previous Account payable processing and payment experience,
• Previous supervisor experience including demonstration of coaching/training less experienced team members
• Solution oriented with experience implementing and managing process improvements JD Edwards/Oracle/QAD/SAP ERP system knowledge would be an advantage
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate diplomatic skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AP software

Job Offer

A competitive salary and any other benefits once employed by the organisation