Accounts Payable Supervisor

Forge Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

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Forge Talent have partnered with an industry leading organisation in Manchester as they require an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee their growing Invoice Processing Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a P2P, Processing or Accounts Payable subject matter expert with previous leadership experience. You will drive, develop and motivate the Processing Team to achieve team targets and KPI’s, whilst supporting continuous improvement projects.

Benefits Available:

• Annual Company Bonus
• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced Benefits Package (following successful completion of probation)

Accounts Payable Lead Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the processing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to optimise the team’s performance and ensure the team's success in achieving their invoice processing goals and objectives.
• Provide training and professional development opportunities to the team to enhance their skills, professionalism and capabilities.
• Maintain and continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the invoice processing function, optimising the use of technology and automations (where relevant).
• Provide insight and reporting on team activity to the Senior Finance Team with the use of Robotics and BI dashboards.
• Monitor and evaluate efficiencies and performance of transactions within the invoice processing team, maintaining oversight over effectiveness of outlined KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve and simplify the invoice processing process, collaborating with the wider finance team to deliver end to end improvements.
• Use key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of daily team performance, identifying risks and opportunities for improvements in process and controls.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to align team objectives with wider business objectives and foster effective communication and collaboration.
• Management of escalated queries and issues where Senior Team members require additional support.

Accounts Payable Lead Required Experience:

• Previous experience in a Senior or Leadership Accounts Payable capacity with demonstrated progression in roles of increasing responsibility.
• Ability to lead and manage a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture, driving results through effective coaching and development.
• A positive, motivated and proactive approach to team management and KPI’s.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proven ability to manage the team’s workload and oversee effective delegation of tasks to ensure priorities and deadlines are met.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the team, wider business and external stakeholders.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex processing concepts to stakeholders outside of the department.
• A strong understanding of financial and procurement processes, compliance requirements, financial risks and controls.
• Advanced computerised systems and Excel abilities. Proficiency in data analytical skills is highly advantageous.

If you are an Accounts Payable subject matter expert with experience in a leadership or senior capacity seeking an opportunity to further your career within an excellent organisation, please contact Rosie at Forge Talent to discuss further.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting