Accounts Payable Supervisor
Marshall Motor Group
Peterborough, PE4 7APView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Pay
Competitive Basic Salary
Contract
Permanent
Hours
38 hrs/week · Full-time
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
Competitive Basic Salary; 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increases with service); Life assurance & pension scheme; Discounts on car purchase, servicing & more; Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks.
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Monday-Friday
Drive your career with a fantastic Motor Group, that’s known for more than just the brands it represents.
At Marshall Motor Group we’re offering an exciting opportunity for a confident and Accounts Payable Supervisor to join one of the UK’s most trusted and innovative automotive retailers.
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional with a passion for leadership and driving continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest levels of performance while building strong, motivated teams? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
In this key role, you’ll ensure the accounting control processes are maintained with precision and that Marshall Accounting Policies are strictly followed. You will manage and maintain the Purchase ledgers at the highest level of performance, resolving aged AP balances and ensuring timely supplier payments.
Additionally, you will lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve success in this critical area of our business.
We need someone who’s more than just a financial expert—you should be a natural leader, passionate about team development and customer service. Your proactive approach to problem-solving and driving continuous improvement will help take our Accounts Payable operations to the next level.
In this role: ·
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a dynamic team of Accounts Payable Clerks, providing guidance, support, and development to help them thrive.
- Payments Processing: Oversee timely and accurate processing of supplier payments, including daily TTs and employee expenses.
- Account Reconciliation: Manage aged creditor balances, resolve discrepancies, and carry out monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
- Improving Systems & Procedures: Develop and implement systems, processes, and policies to ensure smooth operations and adherence to company guidelines.
- Financial Reporting & Auditing: Assist in auditing tasks, provide regular reporting on accounts payable metrics, and contribute to financial report preparation.
- Vendor Relations: Partner with the retail businesses to address vendor issues and disputes professionally, minimizing operational and financial impacts.
- Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and legal regulations.
We're looking for
- Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong customer service orientation
- Excellent problem-solving abilities with a focus on solutions
- Passion for continuous performance improvement
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Exceptional team development and leadership skills
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly related to receivables and sales ledgers.
- Experience in managing and mentoring a team to meet objectives.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
- A proactive approach to improving processes and reducing aged debt.
At Marshall Motor Group, we're proud to represent over 25 leading car, van, truck and motorbike brands across more than 130 stores in England. We're also part of the Constellation Automotive Group, home to some of the most well-known brands in the automotive industry, including webuyanycar, cinch and BCA.
Our team is over 4,000 strong and receives excellent pay packages and fantastic benefits in an environment centred around integrity, respect and innovation.
We want to hear from people with a customer-centric, can-do attitude who are ready to drive their career – and our company – forward.
In return to your commitment to us, we will offer you:
- Financial security: Life insurance, contributory pension.
- Exclusive perks: Discounts and rewards via a dedicated employee platform.
- Referral bonuses: Up to £2,000 for successful referrals.
At Marshall Motor Group, our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Marshall Motor Group
First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
24 October 2026
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