Job type
TemporaryLocation
LeedsWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
£17.00 - 20.51 per hour. (35-40k equivalent)
Temporary Accounts Payable Supervisor - Leeds.
Our client, a respected and long‑established organisation in the finance sector, is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor for a 12‑week temporary contract based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to lead a team, support process improvements, and make a real impact within a high-performing finance function.
Key Responsibilities
As the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will take ownership of the AP function, including:
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting the Accounts Payable team to ensure high-quality output
- Overseeing accurate coding, processing, and approval of purchase ledger invoices and purchase orders (POs)
- Managing the end-to-end employee expenses process and ensuring compliance with group policies
- Reviewing and reconciling key purchase ledger control accounts
- Coordinating and authorising payment runs, ensuring deadlines and controls are met
- Handling escalated supplier queries and maintaining strong vendor relationships
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance efficiency
- Supporting month-end and year-end activities in collaboration with the wider finance team
Candidate Requirements
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Solid experience in accounts payable, with previous supervisory or senior-level responsibility
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Confidence in challenging existing processes and driving continuous improvement
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Clear and confident communication skills, able to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
- A proactive, supportive, and team-focused approach
- Awareness of financial regulations, controls, and best practice
- Previous experience using Proactis and SUN systems would be a strong advantage
- Capability to manage both the invoice mailbox and the supplier queries mailbox efficiently
What You’ll Get in Return
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
- The chance to lead a supportive AP team that values development and shared success
- The opportunity to work with a reputable employer in central Leeds
- Competitive hourly rate
- Hybrid working and a modern Leeds office location
- A clear 12‑week temporary assignment
What you need to do now
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