Accounts Payable Supervisor

Posted 03 June 2025
Salary Up to £40000.00 per annum
LocationWatford
Job type Contract
Discipline Accountancy and Finance
ReferenceBBBH217413_1748962631

Job description

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Watford - Hybrid

Up to £40,000 per annum


You'll be supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant accounts payable operations. You'll also be integral to driving efficiency, streamlining processes, and safeguarding the organisation's cash flow.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes and support daily P2P operations
  • Manage escalations and resolve queries from internal and external stakeholders
  • Lead improvements in invoice processing, match rates, and workflow efficiency
  • Review and approve weekly payment runs and support vendor-related payments
  • Produce KPI reporting, support month-end activities, and complete balance sheet reconciliations
  • Analyse data to identify process improvements and cost management opportunities
  • Maintain vendor account integrity and support reconciliations
  • Collaborate across departments to drive best practices in financial operations
  • Improved processing times and accuracy
  • Reduced inefficiencies and stronger financial controls
  • Timely reporting and reconciliation

Key Attributes:

  • Proven experience in purchase to pay or accounts payable functions
  • In-depth understanding of end-to-end P2P and purchase order systems
  • Strong process improvement and problem-solving mindset
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment