Accounts Payable Supervisor

Salary £35,000 - £37,000
Location: Near Chelmsford
Hybrid working

Hours: Please note: this role requires flexibility during month-end periods, where overtime may be required (typically up to 6pm). Standard working hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Important: Due to the location of our client, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Overview

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a financial services company, based near Chelmsford, who provide global business services. Working as part of the corporate support function you responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service to customers. The role will involve Accounts Payable responsibilities - experience with AP therefore essential; however the role will be split between finance and administrative support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing team workloads across accounting, risk management, and administrative activities, ensuring deadlines, accuracy, and control standards are consistently met.
• Overseeing accounts payable processes, including final review and approval prior to
• Supporting trade risk activities, including credit line application reviews, trade insurance applications, and related reporting.
• Ensuring effective administration of the Sage accounting system
• Leading, developing, and supporting team members to build capability across all areas of the team's remit
• Maintaining and improving processes to strengthen efficiency, controls, and compliance
• Liaising with stakeholders across finance, logistics, and front office functions to ensure coordinated and effective operations.
• Providing clear and timely reporting to management on performance, risks, and
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes.

The role holder will be capable and willing to

• Communicating effectively with line management, team members, shareholders, and others in the business
• Autonomously managing own personal workload and taking on responsibilities within the department.
• Planning, prioritising, and distributing work within the team to ensure deadlines and service levels are met.
• Taking ownership of team performance, accuracy, and service quality.
• Showing flexibility while working under pressure towards multiple deadlines
• Supporting training and development activities to enhance team capability and knowledge
• Use initiative to identify issues and implement solutions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Accounting qualification AAT Level 2 preferred;or equiv
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Experience with SAP or Sage accounting software is desirable
• Previous experience in a leadership role is essential
• Strong administrative and communication skills

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Problem-solving: methodical, logical, and objective.
• Strong organisation and time management.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• High attention to detail.
• Leadership and team motivation.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
• Delegation: trust in the team, appropriate distribution of responsibilities, and empowerment of others to contribute effectively.

Superb Benefits

• Income Protection insurance (75% of salary paid for you to 3 years. (after 6 months service)
• Life insurance - 4 times salary from day 1.
• BUPA health care (after passing probationary)
• Dental Insurance
• Company sick pay - 5 days in probationary period/ 4 weeks after passing
• Hybrid working after passing probationary. 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office.
• Personal leave - 12 hour per holiday year. After passing probationary period.
• Pension _ 5% employer. 4% employee (can opt in for salary sacrifice scheme)
• Holiday - 30 days including Bank holiday (need to work Bank holidays)
• 3 additional days holiday around your wedding.
• Snacks and fruit and Hot and cold drinks available in the office
• 3 months full pay maternity leave
• 2 weeks full pay parental leave