Accounts Payable Supervisor
Posted 1 day ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Leeds, Yorkshire, UK
Summary: The Accounts Payable Supervisor role is a 9-12 month fixed-term contract aimed at providing leadership and support during a transitional period following a business acquisition. The position requires overseeing a team of approximately 10, managing day-to-day operations, and facilitating system changes and process improvements. The role is hybrid, requiring three days a week in the Leeds office, and is designed to stabilize the Accounts Payable function during a busy time. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills to navigate the evolving landscape of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and developing the AP team, ensuring workloads are prioritised effectively.
- Managing and clearing backlog activity and supporting the team through high-volume periods.
- Supporting the implementation of a new finance system, including troubleshooting and embedding new processes.
- Acting as the escalation point for complex supplier queries and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborating with senior managers and other team leaders to ensure consistent communication across the business.
- Driving continuous improvement across AP processes, controls, and workflows.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable function.
- Strong query resolution, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working through backlogs or high-volume environments.
- A calm, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.
- Experience supporting system changes or finance transformation projects.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
9-12 Month FTC - Accounts Payable Supervisor
Hays are delighted to be supporting a growing organisation through a significant period of transition following the acquisition of a new business. As part of this change, we are recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract to provide stability, leadership, and hands-on support during a busy and evolving period.
This is a Full time role with three days per week required in the Leeds office. Some on-site parking is available, though not guaranteed.
The RoleAs Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will play a key role in guiding the AP function through system change, increased volumes, and process realignment. You will oversee a team of approximately 10, ensuring day-to-day operations remain on track while supporting the reduction of a backlog created through recent acquisition activity.Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the AP team, ensuring workloads are prioritised effectively.
- Managing and clearing backlog activity and supporting the team through high-volume periods.
- Supporting the implementation of a new finance system, including troubleshooting and embedding new processes.
- Acting as the escalation point for complex supplier queries and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborating with senior managers and other team leaders to ensure consistent communication across the business.
- Driving continuous improvement across AP processes, controls, and workflows.
About YouWe are seeking a confident, proactive supervisor with the ability to take ownership and support a team through change. You will bring:
- Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable function.
- Strong query resolution, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working through backlogs or high-volume environments.
- A calm, organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.
- Experience supporting system changes or finance transformation projects.
What You'll Receive
- A 9-12 month fixed-term contract offering stability during a key period of organisational change.
- Full-time role with hybrid working (3 days per week in the Leeds office).
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on processes, systems, and team performance.
- Central Leeds location with some on-site parking available.
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