Purchase Ledger Lead — Hybrid, Drive Automation

Transaction Recruitment Ltd.

Coventry

Hybrid

GBP 34,000 - 42,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Transaction Recruitment are supporting a market-leading business in Coventry to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor. This permanent, hybrid role will see you manage end-to-end purchase ledger, maintain tight financial controls and lead a small accounts payable team.

You will have scope to drive improvements, automate processes, and improve accounting software usage. The role offers modern offices, free onsite parking, and easy access by public transport, with a supportive team and

Qualifications

Experience leading an accounts payable team.
Experience with high-volume purchase ledger tasks.
Proven ability to drive process improvements and automation.
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

Lead, train and motivate the purchase ledger team to hit daily targets.
Oversee high-volume invoice coding, matching and batching across departments.
Manage weekly and monthly BACS payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid on terms.
Oversee monthly supplier statement reconciliations and ledger control accounts.
Resolve escalated supplier and budget-holder queries quickly.
Drive continuous improvement in software usage, automation and internal controls.