Helen Leighton
Brough,East Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished Accounts Payable Supervisor with over 17 years of experience at Ebuyer, adept at managing end-to-end accounts payable processes and leading teams to optimise performance. Proven expertise in vendor management, invoice processing, and accounts reconciliation, with a strong focus on maintaining compliance with financial policies. Successfully implemented a digital invoicing system, enhancing efficiency and reducing paper usage. Skilled in collaborating with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure accurate payment authorisation and maintain positive supplier relationships. Proficient in Sage 50 accounts and Microsoft Excel, demonstrating strategic thinking and attention to detail. Committed to advancing financial operations through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Ebuyer
Howden
04.2017 - 02.2026
- Oversaw invoice receipt verification and authorised payments within accounts payable process to ensure timely and accurate vendor settlements.
- Facilitated training sessions for accounts payable clerks to enhance expertise in best practices and optimise financial software utilisation.
- Oversaw invoice verification processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with payment authorisation standards.
- Conducted thorough reviews of accounts payable ledger during monthly closing processes to enhance accuracy and compliance with established financial policies.
- Resolved finance queries and complaints from customers and employees through effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure balanced resolutions.
- Addressed invoice queries and resolved payment discrepancies with suppliers to reinforce collaborative relationships and ensure seamless transaction processes.
- Implemented digital invoicing system using cloud-based software to enhance accuracy in invoice processing.
- Facilitated accurate invoicing and reconciliations across accounts. Assisted in processing cash transactions to support cash flow management. Helped optimise accounts payable and receivable functions for better financial accuracy.
- Facilitated comprehensive documentation and provided detailed explanations for auditors during annual audits to ensure thorough review of accounts payable procedures.
Accounts Payable Administrator
Ebuyer
Howden
04.2006 - 03.2017
- Optimised financial workflows by executing meticulous processing of invoices to ensure compliance with organisational standards.
- Utilised accounting software to manage and maintain accurate records of invoices and payments, ensuring compliance with company policies and financial standards.
- Executed detailed monthly reconciliation of accounts payable ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Verified purchase orders against invoices to ensure compliance with financial protocols and uphold integrity in financial transactions.
Education
GCSEs -
Howden Secondary
Howden, ERYSkills
- Vendor management
- Invoice processing
- Accounts reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Purchase ledger management
- Sales and purchase ledgers
- Sage 50 accounts usage
- Strategic thinking
Education
other
Skills
- Supplier statement reconciliation
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Ebuyer
04.2017 - 02.2026
Accounts Payable Administrator
Ebuyer
04.2006 - 03.2017
GCSEs -
Howden Secondary