Accounts Payable Supervisor Near Hertford / Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Full Time – 1–2 days at home after onboarding period.
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience) + benefits.
Benefits include:
25 days holiday
Flexibility around core hours
The Role Reporting into the Finance Manager, responsibilities 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 and be comfortable with 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 highly advantageous, though not essential
We also welcome applications from experienced AP professionals ready to step into their first supervisory role
What's on Offer A supportive and collaborative working environment.
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
Next Steps 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.
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Contact Details:
Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
