Accounts Payable Supervisor

  • Permanent
  • Wednesbury
  • £30000 - £32000 per annum GBP / Year
  • Applications have closed

Alexander Daniels

Job Description

Alexander Daniels are delighted to be partnering with a long‑standing client to recruit an Accounts Payable Supervisor.

If you’re an Accounts Payable professional ready to step up and take on more responsibility, this could be the perfect next move. We’re looking for a motivated, detail‑oriented individual to support the day‑to‑day operations of a busy AP team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and exceptional supplier service.In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining smooth AP processes, supporting team members, and helping to strengthen financial controls across the business.

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the daily workflow of the Accounts Payable team and helping maintain high standards of accuracy and performance
  • Acting as a point of escalation for complex supplier and internal queries
  • Processing invoices promptly and proactively resolving discrepancies
  • Requesting supplier statements and ensuring records remain up to date
  • Completing first‑stage reviews of supplier payment runs (GBP, EUR, USD)
  • Preparing and reviewing monthly supplier statement reconciliations
  • Building strong communication with internal teams to identify recurring issues
  • Assisting the AP Manager with implementing improved processes and controls
  • Accurately posting invoices and credit notes with correct coding
  • Investigating outstanding creditor items and resolving them efficiently
  • Managing import‑related payments and related queries
  • Supporting GRNI maintenance and month‑end tasks
  • Taking on additional ad hoc responsibilities as required

Experience:

  • 1-3 years’ experience within an Accounts Payable role
  • Confident Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
  • Proven high‑volume invoice processing experience
  • Strong understanding of core Accounts Payable principles
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment

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