Accounts Payable Supervisor

A great opportunity has become available for an experienced Supervisor based at our beautiful Hammersmith head-office. Reporting to the Head of Accounts Payable, we are looking for a leader to supervise a small AP team of two. Working together with 2 other supervisors to ensure smooth running of the shared service centre whilst adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Management of 2 direct reports
• Regular review of the APTB
• Ensure all compliance requirements are met including payment practices reporting, specific supplier payment terms etc.
• Supervise the AP ledgers.
• Own and communicate AP policies and processes to the business and suppliers.
• Establish and maintain key reports (KPI, processing numbers, reporting on non-compliance with policies, statement reconciliations, debit balances etc.)
• Monitor and report areas of non-compliance to budget holders and agree actions to resolve
• Assist with month end deadlines such as bank reconciliations and Intercompany.
• Provide ad-hoc financial information as required.
• Supervision and development of the Accounts Payable function including setting objectives, monitoring performance etc.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet changing priorities
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing can be maintained.

Essential for the role:

• Experience of supervising an Accounts Payable team.
• Excellent level of customer service.
• Understanding of VAT.
• Experience of leading and developing a team.
• Building and managing strong relationships both internally and with external organisations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive experience of Excel and manipulation of data.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office.
• Sound commercial judgement.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Experience working under pressure meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage change.
• Beneficial to have:
• Relevant finance qualification.
• Implementation of process improvements.
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
• Experience of ERP System Basware
• Understanding of SOX