Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Location: High Wycombe - Fully office based

Role: Accounts Payable Supervisor

Sector: Creative

BRD Search is working with a growing, international business based in High Wycombe that is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join its finance team.

This is a hands-on role with responsibility for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time, while acting as a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

The role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, is comfortable working in a busy environment and has a strong eye for detail. You'll play an important part in keeping the AP function running smoothly and ensuring the business maintains strong financial controls and processes.

The Role

As Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day AP process, including:

• Managing the end-to-end processing of purchase invoices, from receipt through to payment.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and ensuring the appropriate checks are completed.
• Managing regular payment runs, ensuring payments are accurate and made within agreed timescales.
• Acting as an escalation point for invoice and supplier queries, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues effectively.
• Maintaining accurate and well-organised financial records.
• Managing outstanding accounts and resolving debit balances within the AP ledger.
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Ensuring AP records and processes remain accurate and up to date.
• Supporting internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and information.
• Ensuring all activity is carried out in line with company policies, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the business to resolve issues and improve the efficiency of the AP process.

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience within an Accounts Payable environment, ideally with some experience of supervising or taking ownership of an AP function.

You'll be someone who:

• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is confident dealing with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Has strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Can manage and prioritise their own workload, particularly when working to tight deadlines.
• Is comfortable investigating problems and finding practical solutions.
• Works well as part of a wider finance team.
• Is resilient, organised and able to remain positive in a busy environment.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and a strong sense of accountability.
• Understands the importance of following financial controls, company policies and regulatory requirements.

Systems Experience

Experience using a finance or AP system is essential.

Business Central experience would be advantageous, although this isn't essential and experience with other finance systems will be considered.

Why Consider the Role?

This is an opportunity to join a growing media business where you'll have genuine ownership of an important part of the finance operation.

It's a role that offers the opportunity to use your existing AP experience while taking responsibility for a broad range of activities across the purchase ledger and becoming a key point of contact for the wider business.

If you're an experienced AP professional looking for a role where you can take ownership and make a tangible contribution, this could be a great opportunity to explore.

Salary

£32,000 - £40,000