About the Company
Aramark is committed to delivering innovative services and solutions that enhance the customer experience. Our mission is to enrich and nourish lives through remarkable experiences. We foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered.
About the Role
The Accounts Payable Supervisor is responsible for supervising the AP team and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of supplier invoices and expenses in line with Aramark company policies, SOX controls, and statutory requirements. The role combines operational oversight, people supervision, stakeholder management, and involvement in projects and ad hoc initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Team Supervision
* Supervise, coach, and support the Accounts Payable team.
* Allocate workload and manage priorities to meet SLAs and month-end deadlines.
* Support onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer.
* Act as first point of escalation for AP-related issues.
* Accounts Payable Operations
* Oversee end-to-end invoice processing (PO and Non-PO).
* Ensure accurate posting of invoices, credit notes, expenses, and adjustments.
* Monitor AP queues, blocked invoices, and aged items.
* Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
* Compliance & Controls
* Ensure compliance with SOX, VAT rules, internal controls, and audit requirements.
* Support internal and external audits.
* Stakeholder Management & Improvement
* Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
* Identify and support continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
* Support AP-related projects, system enhancements, and ad hoc tasks as required.
Qualifications
* Accounting/Finance qualification (part-qualified or qualified) desirable but not essential.
Required Skills
* Previous experience in AP with supervisory, team lead, or senior analyst responsibilities (1-2 years).
* Experience working in a multinational environment.
* Experience working with Oracle (or similar ERP system).
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and resolve discrepancies.
* Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivots, lookups, reconciliations, reporting).
* Solid understanding of VAT, invoice compliance, and reconciliation processes.
* Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Experience working in a SOX-controlled environment is an advantage.
Preferred Skills
* Experience in a supervisory role within Accounts Payable.
* Familiarity with process improvement methodologies.