AP Supervisor

Transport UK Group

AP Supervisor ensuring accuracy in accounts payable activities within finance team at Solvd. Overseeing operations, managing workflows, and driving process improvements for exceptional service.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeGlasgow • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Accounts Payable processes, financial accounting, and VAT regulations, while effectively managing team performance and external relationships. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of maintaining accurate financial workflows and documentation.

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Accounts Payable ManagementFinancial AccountingVAT Regulations KnowledgeMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableFinancial AccountingVAT TreatmentConstruction Industry SchemeJournal EntriesSupplier Statement ReconciliationPerformance ManagementProcess DocumentationPayment ProcessingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAdaptabilityPersonableTeam CollaborationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeBACS Payment Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

Part Qualified AAT

Industry Keywords

Financial OperationsShared Services CentreBusiness ContinuityExternal Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Issue AP reports daily to the AP Teams and using the information included therein to determine areas of focus on each day/week.
Preparation of weekly MI information for Solvd.’s clients, with key financial information and accompanying narrative.
Hosting a fortnightly call with each client to deliver the key messages included within the weekly MI information.
Manage workflows to ensure effective completion of all duties.
Complete performance management and appraisal process for all direct AP team members.
Ensure there is an appropriate training and development schedule for employees within the team.
Ensure accurate input of invoices by Accounts Payable Assistants, with specific focus on VAT treatment and Construction Industry Scheme requirements.
Manage period/month end close of all ledgers.
Oversee the supplier statement reconciliations at period/month end.
Journal entries as required.
Oversee year-end close.
Ensure that process workflows are documented and kept up to date for all financial and administration processes for business continuity purposes.
Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of VAT regulations.
Maintain up to date knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (‘CIS’).
Oversee team correspondence with suppliers, where required.
Ensure Accounts Payable team is resolving invoice/purchase order discrepancies in a timely manner with clients and suppliers.
Ensure timely completion and review of reconciliations of supplier account statements.
Manage ad-hoc tasks handed down by AP Manager.
Review and approve AP payment runs.
Weekly upload of payment files to BACS payment platform.
Assist the Finance Operations Manager in improving control processes both in the Shared Services Centre and within the remote entity locations.
Ensure that process workflows are documented and kept up to date.
Ensure that Business Continuity is maintained, with appropriate cross-skills across the Accounts Payable Team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience in an accounting environment.
Part qualified AAT or qualified by experience.
Numerically & IT literate.
Intermediate MS Office skills, in particular MS Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables, etc.)
Adaptable
Personable
Excellent communicator at all levels, both written and verbal.
IT literate with a good level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Maintenance of policies and procedures.
External relationship management with customers/suppliers.
Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting & Treasury/Banking Accounting.
Shows flexibility and is willing to work some irregular hours when necessary.
Able to cope with peak workloads and deadlines.
Confidently manage team-members.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary ScotRail Season Ticket (home to work)
Discretionary bonus scheme
Hybrid working (for most roles, after probation)
Living Wage and Living Hours Accredited
34 days holiday (including public holidays) with option to buy additional
Generous salary exchange Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Scheme
Optional Health Cashplan Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Support including mental, physical, financial and social
Flexible dress code where you can Dress for Your Day!
Social events including Summer Event and Christmas Party