Accounts Payable Supervisor

Nisbets are excited to be recruiting for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to join the Finance team, The need for the role has come about to provide support to the Purchase Ledger Manager as the business expands. As the Accounts Payable Supervisor you will provide this support by coordinating tasks within the team, monitoring Purchase Ledger KPI`s and ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger department. The perfect candidate will come from a purchase ledger department and ideally be AAT qualified, they will also have experience of managing a team.

Hybrid working will be allowed after a period of training, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Key Accountabilities

• Direct and administer the day-to-day activities. Ensure deadlines are met with high levels of accuracy and excellent customer service standards.
• Needs a good understanding of how the fundamentals of stock based business works.
• Promote a positive team environment and coach colleagues to enable empowerment and development.
• Responsible for daily management of a team of 9 people including regular 1-1s, team meetings, personal development and any people-related matters.
• Responsible for producing regular and ad-hoc reporting
• Resolution of complex queries and problems
• Manages the close of month end.                                                                                                 
• Works with Financial Accountants to create cash flow.                                                    
• Works alongside the Cashiers and any other Finance department to resolve any queries.
• Supports Ireland’s Purchase Ledger requirements.                                                                             
• Deputise for Purchase Ledger Manager on assigned tasks in their absence.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and drive change initiatives in assigned areas, including involvement in company projects supporting the Purchase Ledger Manager.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required

• Significant experience working as a Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger function
• Experience operating as a Supervisor & supporting managing a team.
• AAT qualified (Desired) / All-round experience of financial processes                                                                         
• Able to communicate with all levels of the business and have experience in this
• Excellent level of computer literacy especially Microsoft word & excel
• GCSE Maths & English (required)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A team player