Accounts Payable Supervisor
- Vitae Financial Recruitment
- Hertford, Hertfordshire
- May 29, 2026
Full time
Accounting
Job Description
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Near Hertford / Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Full-Time (1-2 days at home after onboarding period)
35,000 - 40,000 (Depending on experience) + Benefits - 25 days Holidays - Flexibility around core hours.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable Supervisor to join this fantastic market-leading business near Hertford / Welwyn Garden City.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced, high-volume, forward-thinking, collaborative environment and is looking to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will supervise one member of staff and play a key role in driving process improvements, reporting enhancements and maintaining high standards across the AP function.
Although the business processes a high volume of invoices, there is a relatively low level of manual posting due to the use of automated invoice processing systems and streamlined workflows.
The Role
Reporting into the Finance Manager, responsibilities will include:
Supervising and supporting one Accounts Payable team member
Overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process across a high volume of invoices
Ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timelines
Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies
Handling supplier and internal stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner
Supporting payment runs and month-end activities
Monitoring KPIs and helping to drive team performance
Reviewing and improving AP processes, controls, systems, and reporting
Supporting system enhancements and automation initiatives
Collaborating with other departments to improve finance processes and efficiencies
Maintaining strong attention to detail and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
About You:
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who takes pride in their work and has a proactive mindset.
The ideal candidate:
Must have extensive previous experience working within Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger
You will have experience using automated invoice processing systems and ERP platforms
Ideally a background as a Senior Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Specialist, AP Team Leader, or similar
Strong reconciliation and query resolution experience
Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
A track record of improving processes, reporting, or systems
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently when required
Good Excel and systems skills
Previous supervisory experience would be highly advantageous, although this is not essential. We would also welcome applications from experienced AP professionals who are ready to step into their first supervisory role.
What's on Offer
A supportive and collaborative working environment
The opportunity to influence and improve processes
Career development opportunities
Exposure to a busy and commercially focused finance function
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working options available following onboarding
If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a new challenge within a growing and fast-paced business, we would love to hear from you.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ADD THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR CV or Covering Letter
Your Location / Address (Town)
Current Salary
Notice Period
AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment
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Near Hertford / Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Full-Time (1-2 days at home after onboarding period)
35,000 - 40,000 (Depending on experience) + Benefits - 25 days Holidays - Flexibility around core hours.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable Supervisor to join this fantastic market-leading business near Hertford / Welwyn Garden City.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced, high-volume, forward-thinking, collaborative environment and is looking to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will supervise one member of staff and play a key role in driving process improvements, reporting enhancements and maintaining high standards across the AP function.
Although the business processes a high volume of invoices, there is a relatively low level of manual posting due to the use of automated invoice processing systems and streamlined workflows.
The Role
Reporting into the Finance Manager, responsibilities will include:
Supervising and supporting one Accounts Payable team member
Overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process across a high volume of invoices
Ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timelines
Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies
Handling supplier and internal stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner
Supporting payment runs and month-end activities
Monitoring KPIs and helping to drive team performance
Reviewing and improving AP processes, controls, systems, and reporting
Supporting system enhancements and automation initiatives
Collaborating with other departments to improve finance processes and efficiencies
Maintaining strong attention to detail and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
About You:
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who takes pride in their work and has a proactive mindset.
The ideal candidate:
Must have extensive previous experience working within Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger
You will have experience using automated invoice processing systems and ERP platforms
Ideally a background as a Senior Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Specialist, AP Team Leader, or similar
Strong reconciliation and query resolution experience
Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
A track record of improving processes, reporting, or systems
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently when required
Good Excel and systems skills
Previous supervisory experience would be highly advantageous, although this is not essential. We would also welcome applications from experienced AP professionals who are ready to step into their first supervisory role.
What's on Offer
A supportive and collaborative working environment
The opportunity to influence and improve processes
Career development opportunities
Exposure to a busy and commercially focused finance function
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working options available following onboarding
If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a new challenge within a growing and fast-paced business, we would love to hear from you.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ADD THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR CV or Covering Letter
Your Location / Address (Town)
Current Salary
Notice Period
AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment
We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
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