Interim Accounts Payable Supervisor

About the role

We are partnering with a leading organisation in Bristol to appoint an Interim Accounts Payable Supervisor. The role will maintain the day‑to‑day effectiveness of the AP function while supporting a major ERP implementation. You will report to the Accounts Manager and ensure smooth UK payables processing during a period of transformation.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing and payments.
• Support migration of AP into a new ERP system, including testing and implementation assistance.
• Ensure accurate coding of supplier invoices (GL, cost centre, project) and correct VAT treatment.
• Manage payment runs, including bank uploads and manual payments where required.
• Maintain and update supplier records, responding to audit queries as needed.
• Provide regular reporting on payables, outstanding balances and supplier categorisation.
• Review and post credit‑card and expense data with correct allocation.
• Assist with payroll‑related payments such as PAYE.
• Carry out reconciliations, including petty cash and ad‑hoc analysis.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholder queries across the business.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in a senior Accounts Payable role.
• AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualification.
• Experience working in a multi‑entity environment.
• Previous involvement in ERP or finance system implementations or upgrades.

Required skills

• Workday or other large ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel.