£40K/yr to £45K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Posted by Robertson Bell.

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor with a proven track record of managing a team of at least three direct reports? Do you want to contribute to the success of a remarkable charity within a fantastic not-for-profit organisation? Are you seeking an opportunity that offers both flexibility and an excellent work-life balance? If yes, read on!

Robertson Bell is thrilled to partner with an incredible charity in their search for a permanent Accounts Payable Supervisor. Reporting directly to the Head of Accounts Payable, this role offers the chance to oversee a large and dynamic Accounts Payable function while leading and developing a dedicated and stable team.

The main responsibilities of this Accounts Payable Supervisor role include:

  • Full supervision of an accounts payable team, including workflow management and review, providing training and support and giving them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
  • Lead and manage a team of seven Accounts Payable Assistants, including one Senior Accounts Payable Assistant, adapting your management style to their diverse strengths and skill sets.
  • Oversee credit card and corporate card expenses, including report creation, data importation (using Barclaycard/Mastercard), and ensuring accuracy for nearly 1500 cards.
  • Handle various hands-on responsibilities such as internal wire transfers, setting up new suppliers, resolving escalated queries, ensuring mailbox actions, managing international payments, and checking VAT payments.
  • Ensure smooth payment runs twice a week, including checking new vendors and maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency.

This vacancy is for a forward-thinking charity that offers a brilliant opportunity for candidates looking to join a dynamic, close-knit finance team within a complex, national establishment. The successful candidate will be offered an excellent benefits package, including flexible working arrangements – requiring you to go into the office just twice a week -, a competitive salary and a fantastic annual leave allowance.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous experience working in an Accounts Payable Supervisor role of a similar capacity.
  • Proven experience supervising a team of at least three direct reports.
  • Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills and be confident in Excel.
  • A successful track record of delivering results and embracing change.
  • A solid understanding of credit and corporate card processes, familiarity with MasterCard and monthly data importation is a plus.

If you are interested in this Accounts Payable Supervisor opportunity, please do not delay in applying as applications are being reviewed daily and the line manager is looking to interview ASAP.