Accounts Payable Supervisor - office based.
Reed Accountancy are delighted to be recruiting for our Stratford-Upon-Avon client in need of an Accounts Payable Supervisor.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, developing others, and shaping efficient processes within a fast-moving
This role will be reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will lead the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and supplier payments are made on time. You will also provide day-to-day guidance to the AP team of 3 and play an active part in improving processes and supporting wider finance activities.
This is a hands-on position that suits someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide daily leadership, support, and direction to the Accounts Payable team
*Ensure all invoices are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company procedures
*Oversee the month-end and year-end AP close, ensuring financial information is correct and complete
*Work closely with internal colleagues and external partners to resolve queries and enhance processes
*Maintain up-to-date and accurate supplier records
*Complete supplier statement reconciliations
*Assist with external audits by providing information and responding to queries
*Ensure all AP activities comply with internal controls, policies, and regulations
*Manage timely supplier payments, including BACS uploads and manual bank payments
*Review and oversee employee credit card limits
*Prepare monthly aged creditor reconciliations for all entities
*Monitor and manage cashflow relating to outgoing payments
*Manage supplier rebates
*Review suppliers spend and support rate negotiation
*Handle ad-hoc finance queries as required
Skills and Experience
Strong background in Accounts Payable, ideally within a group or multi-entity environment
Experience using Netsuite is desirable but not essential
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work confidently with stakeholders
Comfortable working to deadlines and managing competing priorities
High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
Strong Excel skills
In return you can enjoy a salary of £30,000 – £32,000 (negotiable) depending on experience, free parking, possibility of all expensed holiday to Spain once a year – dependent on KPIs, 28 days holiday inclusive of statutory holidays.