Accounts Payable Supervisor

Howard Civil Engineering are a civil engineering and groundworkers contractor working with some of the largest names in the industry. We work either as a sub-contractor to Tier 1 builders or as principal contractor, it is integral to the role you maintain our high health and safety standards whilst achieving the most from your managed sites.

Howard Civil Engineering are currently looking for a dynamic, proactive and competent Accounts Payable supervisor to join an established accounts and finance team. Howard Civil Engineering are seeking an individual to deliver timely, accurate invoice processing, strengthen accounts payable controls & compliance whilst driving continuous improvement and process efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and refine your skills in a professional setting. The right candidate will have at least 5 years in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage AP staff, providing clear communication, coaching, training, and performance management. 

• Lead a high‑performing purchase ledger team, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to deadlines. 

• Ensuring invoices received (post/electronic) are filed and available to be processed  

• Oversee invoice printing, processing, verification, coding, approvals, payment runs, and reconciliations. 

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, employee expenses, and payments. 

• Resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries promptly.  

• Develop and implement procedures to improve AP efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. 

• Review and enhance AP and employee expense processes and controls.   

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely payments and issue resolution. 

• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and Site teams to ensure seamless approval and payment processes.   

• Develop, maintain, and monitor AP KPIs, identifying areas for improvement. 

• Prepare AP reports, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting. 

• Support internal and external audits with required documentation  

• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting. 

• Maintain strong financial controls across AP processes.  

Requirements:

• Grasp concepts quickly, takes pride in your work to ensure a high standard is maintained, paying an appropriate level of attention to details.
• Able to prioritise work based on deadlines and importance.
• Ability to communicate with all levels in the business, financial and non-financial.
• To be able to work well using own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow all Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and implement written and verbal instructions given.
• Self -motivated.