Supervisor - Accounts Payable

Do you want a job where no two days are the same? Then this could be the role for you.

About the Role

This role is part of the East Midlands Shared Services where the overriding standard is one of efficiency and customer service. This post is a recognised expert in a specialised field and provides advice and support to colleagues and Departments. To be pro-active forming close working relationships with suppliers, customers and service areas, as well as knowledgeable of the Procure to Pay end to end processes. To support the Customer Service and Master Data Team Leader as well as FSC Team Manager.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or Equivalent level of appropriate experience.
• Experience working in a transactional finance environment as part of the Procure to Pay team.
• The use of ICT systems, including Word, Excel Access and outlook as well as finance ERPs such as Oracle.
• Knowledge of best practice and statutory requirements within a specialised area; e.g. Accounts Payable.
• Ability to make recommendations to update and/or improve policy or process from knowledge gained in specialised area in a clear, concise manner to aid understanding.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact

• Amy Woods - FSC Team Manager
• Email: [email hidden]

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

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