Accounts Payable Supervisor

Join our Central Finance Team at The Compleat Food Group!

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to lead and make an impact? We’re seeking a driven and passionate Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our Finance Team and manage the end-to-end AP process. In this role, you’ll oversee key activities like PO management, invoice processing, payment runs, supplier statements, and month-end reporting, ensuring a seamless and efficient service.

As one of two Accounts Payable Supervisors, you’ll lead a team of 7 Accounts Payable Clerks, setting clear performance and quality standards to maintain high service levels. Reporting into the Group AP & AR Finance Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the success of our department.

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 5,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 and Fridays 8:30 – 16:00, who doesn’t love an early finish on a Friday?!

 Your Duties Will Include:

• Management and training of the Accounts Payable team 7 direct reports
• Provide frequent 1-2-1s with the Account Payable Clerks and support their development along with managing performance matters if they arise
• KPI Reporting
• Query Resolution
• Aged Creditors/Debit Balance Reviews  
• Invoice Processing
• PO Raising/Management
• New/Amended Supplier Set Up Requests
• Ensure completion of Supplier Statement Reconciliations
• Support with Process Improvements

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Have a passion for leading teams
• Comfortable and confident using all Microsoft Office packages
• Strong communication skills to connect with your team and stakeholders
• Ability to handle and resolve queries effectively
• A genuine enthusiasm for personal and professional development

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.