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.