Accounts Payable Supervisor

In Cork; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion company in the heart of London is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead their accounts payable team. The role involves ensuring efficient processing of supplier invoices, managing payments, and fostering cross-functional relationships. Ideal candidates will have prior supervisory experience in accounts payable, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel, specifically with V Lookups. This position offers a great opportunity to enhance your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts payable team as a supervisor is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing high volumes of invoices.
• Proficient in time management and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the accounts payable team for high performance.
• Manage processing of invoices and payment setups.
• Ensure timely settlement of supplier invoices.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Excel (V Lookups)

Tools

SUN

Job description

Role: Temporary Accounts Payable Supervisor
Location: West End, London

Role Summary

We are looking for a Temporary Accounts Payable Supervisor to support our client, a fashion company in the heart of London. As the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will lead and manage the accounts payable team, ensuring accurate, timely and efficient processing of supplier invoices and payments. You will maintain compliance, support financial reporting and foster strong cross‑functional relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee the accounts payable team, ensuring high performance and motivation.
• Manage key ledger accounts, including processing invoices, setting up payments, and reconciling statements.
• Organise weekly payment runs and proposals to meet company deadlines seamlessly.
• Ensure timely and efficient settlement of all supplier invoices.
• Collaborate with various departments, including Property, Commercial Finance and Management Accountants, to ensure prompt invoice payments.
• Safeguard against fraud by adhering to new supplier and bank detail procedures.
• Distribute invoices for authorisation and ensure timely sign‑off.
• Regularly settle intercompany balances.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor in an accounts payable team is highly desirable.
• Experienced AP professional comfortable managing high volumes of invoices.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communicator able to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Intermediate experience in Excel (V Lookups) is essential.
• Experience using SUN is a plus but not required.

Equal Opportunity – Office Angels is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.