Accounts Payable Supervisor

Murray Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join a large organisation and manage a small team of purchase ledger clerks.

This full-time, permanent role is ideal for someone with previous experience in supervising finance teams and working within a high-volume purchase ledger environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Supervision: Lead and supervise the purchase ledger team, providing training and support to staff.
• Invoice Processing: Match, code, and check invoices while processing documentation efficiently.
• Supplier Management: Maintain existing supplier accounts and create new ones as required.
• Invoice Sign-Off: Coordinate the approval of invoices with colleagues across the organisation.
• Payment Management: Manage the 'on-hold' payments list and carry out BACS and manual payment runs.
• Direct Debits & Standing Orders: Post direct debits and standing orders onto the ledger system.
• Document Scanning: Scan and record processed invoices onto the system.
• Supplier Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements, addressing any discrepancies or issues.
• Enquiries & Disputes: Handle any purchase-related enquiries or disputes with suppliers.
• Month-End Deadlines: Ensure month-end close processes are completed on time.

Skills and Experience:

• Supervisory Experience: Proven experience in supervising a small finance or purchase ledger team.
• Purchase Ledger Expertise: Previous experience in processing high volumes of purchase invoices in an accountancy environment.
• Proactive & Independent: Able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic team.
• Organised & Deadline-Driven: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Offering:

• £DOE per annum
• Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week
• Holidays 20 days plus 8 statutory days and this increasing after 5 year’s service
• Pension
• On-site parking
• Based in the office

If you are interested in this position, please apply today and send your CV!

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