Lead Purchase Ledger & Process Improvement

Eaton Syalon Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Syalon Ltd in Derby is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day invoices, supplier reconciliations and month-end close.

You will lead a small team, develop staff, ensure timely payments and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, while driving process improvements.

The role requires solid purchase ledger experience and excellent Excel skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable
• Experience supervising or leading a small team
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day purchase ledger activities
• Lead, motivate and develop the purchase ledger team
• Ensure invoices are processed and authorised promptly
• Manage supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Oversee payment runs and ensure on-time payments
• Respond to supplier queries and maintain relationships
• Monitor aged invoices and investigate delinquencies
• Assist with month-end close and reporting
• Ensure controls and processes are followed
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve queries

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Eaton Syalon Ltd in Derby is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day invoices, supplier reconciliations and month-end close.

You will lead a small team, develop staff, ensure timely payments and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, while driving process improvements.

The role requires solid purchase ledger experience and excellent Excel skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.