Accounts Payable Supervisor

My clients, a thriving company based in Ashford are currently looking to recruit a bright, ‘hands on’ Accounts Payable Supervisor to assist an extremely busy Finance Manager with all the day to day events and queries that are a hard-working and diverse team brings.

The key responsibilities for this role are:

• Supporting the Finance Manager in all aspects of the AP function
• Ensure the Accounts Payable team are replying to all queries in a timely manner and all queries are dealt with correctly and efficiently
• Monitor workload sent to and received from the outsourcing team
• Monitor turnaround times and highlight any issues
• To supervise the Accounts Payable team and offer advice in resolving complex queries
• Training of new staff and interns
• Work with the Accounts Payable Manager on new processes and ensure they are implemented effectively
• Provide cover for the Accounts Payable Manager and team when on leave
• Update and provide timely reporting and KPIS
• Assist in appraisals and recruitment
• Deal with team issues on a daily basis

The successful candidate will have extensive team management experience, along with strong customer service experience and work well under own volition. You must be able to lead by example, prioritise a large workload and work deadlines, whilst being highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.