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    Accounts Payable Supervisor

    Accounting
    Reed
    Cambridgeshire, Peterborough
    Permanent
    Competitive
    Hybrid

    Job Description

    Accounts Payable Supervisor

    Peterborough Full-Time Monday-Friday, 37.5 Hours

    Take the Next Step in Your Finance Career

    Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional with a passion for leadership, process improvement, and delivering outstanding results? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

    We are looking for an ambitious Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead a busy Purchase Ledger function, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while driving operational excellence across the finance team.

    This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, growing organisation where your expertise, leadership skills, and innovative thinking will make a real impact.

    The Opportunity

    As Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the Purchase Ledger function, maintaining robust financial controls, and leading a high-performing team.

    You will play a key role in ensuring processes run efficiently, resolving complex supplier queries, improving systems and procedures, and supporting the wider finance function with reporting and compliance.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals, creating a positive and high-performing culture.

    • Oversee the accurate and timely processing of supplier payments, employee expenses, and bank transfers.

    • Manage aged creditor balances, investigate discrepancies, and ensure supplier accounts are fully reconciled.

    • Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing systems, processes, and controls.

    • Produce regular reporting on Accounts Payable performance and support audit requirements.

    • Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, resolving issues quickly and professionally.

    • Ensure adherence to financial controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

    • Support month-end and year-end finance activities where required.

    About You

    We're looking for someone who combines strong technical finance knowledge with excellent leadership skills.

    You will have:

    • Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger environment.

    • Supervisory or team leadership experience.

    • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.

    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

    • Advanced problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

    • A passion for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

    • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

    • Good working knowledge of finance systems and Microsoft Excel.

    • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

    What's in It for You?

    • Competitive salary

    • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

    • Enhanced pension scheme

    • Life assurance

    • Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits

    • Career development and progression opportunities

    • Supportive and collaborative team environment

    • Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing finance function Why Apply?

    This is more than just an Accounts Payable role. It's an opportunity to lead change, develop people, improve processes, and become a valued member of a forward-thinking finance team. If you're passionate about delivering excellence and ready to take ownership of a key function, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply today and take your finance career to the next level.

    Posted on October 4, 2026

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