Accounts Payable Supervisor

Alexander Daniels are partnering with a well-established, fast-paced manufacturing organisation based in Derbyshire who are seeking a talented Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead their transactional finance team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function across multiple entities and currencies. Leading a team of 4, your focus will be on process improvement, team development, and delivering accurate and timely results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and developing a team of AP Administrators

• Managing the processing of high-volume supplier transactions across 3 entities

• Overseeing daily cashbook reconciliations and weekly payment runs

• Conducting supplier statement reconciliations and managing GRNI and debit balances

• Supporting month-end close processes, intercompany checks and VAT compliance

• Handling employee expense processing in line with policy

• Driving continuous improvement across systems and processes

• Acting as a key liaison between finance, internal stakeholders, and suppliers

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing a medium-large accounts payable function and strong working knowledge of AP best practices, ideally in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You must be a proactive problem solver with excellent attention to detail and an effective communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Confidence working with ERP systems and proficiency in Excel are essential attributes for the role, and you must be passionate about process improvement and team development.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a critical function in a business that values initiative and collaboration. You'll have the scope to shape the AP function and contribute to wider finance projects. This is an office-based role offering a competitive salary, benefits package, and the chance to be part of a friendly, forward-thinking team.