Accounts Payable Supervisor

Job Title: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Location: Rishton, Blackburn
Pay: £18-19 per hour (£35,000 per year)
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-time office based
Work Pattern: 7am - 5:30pm - colleagues can choose from three shifts on, discussion for post interview stage.
Parking: Yes

The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices. This role includes the management and leadership of a team of approximately 12 Accounts Payable staff, supporting efficient processes, strong controls, and high service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support the Accounts Payable team, including workload allocation, day-to-day guidance, and performance management.
• Oversee the processing of high-volume purchase orders and invoices (circa 2,000+ per month), ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Act as the main escalation point for complex invoice queries, discrepancies, and supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager and wider finance team to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the function.
• Maintain professional and effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor team performance against deadlines and KPIs, ensuring service levels are consistently met.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and best practice within Accounts Payable.
• Ensure effective use of finance systems, including iDocuments and SAP, and support team training where required.
• Assist with audit requirements and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Carry out additional duties as required to support the finance function.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience within an Accounts Payable role, with previous supervisory or team leadership experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes in a high-volume environment.
• Experience using accounting systems; SAP B1 experience is advantageous.
• Confident people manager with the ability to motivate, support, and develop a team.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proactive, flexible, and professional with a positive, "can-do" attitude.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and English.
• Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.