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 basedWork 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
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Lead, supervise, and support the Accounts Payable team, including workload allocation, day-to-day guidance, and performance management.
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Oversee the processing of high-volume purchase orders and invoices (circa 2,000+ per month), ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
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Act as the main escalation point for complex invoice queries, discrepancies, and supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution.
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Work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager and wider finance team to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the function.
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Maintain professional and effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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Monitor team performance against deadlines and KPIs, ensuring service levels are consistently met.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and best practice within Accounts Payable.
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Ensure effective use of finance systems, including iDocuments and SAP, and support team training where required.
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Assist with audit requirements and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
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Carry out additional duties as required to support the finance function.
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Skills and Experience
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Proven experience within an Accounts Payable role, with previous supervisory or team leadership experience essential.
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Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes in a high-volume environment.
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Experience using accounting systems; SAP B1 experience is advantageous.
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Confident people manager with the ability to motivate, support, and develop a team.
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
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Proactive, flexible, and professional with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
Qualifications
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GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and English.
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Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
