Accounts Payable Supervisor - #1781807

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Position: Accounts Payable Supervisor

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Salary: £27,000 £30,000 (depending on experience)

What You'll Be Doing

My client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Supervisor to join their finance team in Edinburgh. This role is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors, and supporting the finance team in maintaining robust internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of the accounts payable team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments
• Monitor invoice matching, approvals, and coding to general ledger accounts
• Manage the end-to-end payment cycle, including BACS, CHAPS, and international payments
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to address and resolve payment queries
• Maintain and enforce accounts payable policies and procedures
• Support month-end closing by providing AP reports, accruals, and reconciliations
• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices
• Train, mentor, and support junior members of the AP team
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in an accounts payable role, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead capacity
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, accounting principles, and financial controls
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage, or similar ERP systems)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  
  

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call 0141 468 6396 via the Apply Now option to be considered for the role.

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Nice-to-have skills

• Accounting
• SAP
• Oracle
• Edinburgh, Scotland
  
  

Work experience

• Finance & Accounting
  
  

Languages

• English