We're on the lookout for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join a well-known, rapidly growing, retail and beauty brand, in central London! The hybrid position will involve the management of a purchase ledger team, ensuring the smooth running of the AP department for multiple companies; although this is a 9-12 month contract, it has every chance of going permanent.
Responsibilities:
Managing and leading a team of two in the Purchase Ledger department, overseeing AP and Expenses Ledgers (invoice processing, Bacs payments, and expenses management)
Ensure the smooth operation of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, providing support and guidance to the team as needed
Maintain accurate financial records and conduct monthly reconciliation of AP ledgers to the trial balance
Provide regular updates on AP cashflow status and produce bi-annual Prompt Payment reviews
Compile weekly AP cashflow status and forecasts, including handling foreign currency and international payments
Track and reconcile stock invoices, uploading data to AS400 at month-end
Compile and analyse bi-annual payment statistics reports
Requirements:
3+ years experience in a similar transactional environment (retail/FMCG preferred)
Proven experience in successfully managing an AP team
Competent in conducting month-end duties and 6 month payment reports
Intermediate Excel & tech-savvy
Tenacious, motivated and enthusiastic
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
