Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Lioncroft Wholesale Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lioncroft Wholesale Ltd in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to handle supplier invoice processing, manage payments, and oversee an Accounts Payable team. You will ensure timely reconciliations and maintain robust financial controls.

The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced environment, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our success in a diverse wholesale business.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, ideally at a Supervisory level.
• Proficient in Excel with vlookups and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and manage direct debit accounts.
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Supervise and develop an Accounts Payable team.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Financial controls

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Lioncroft Wholesale Limited was formed in 2020 after being bought out from the wider East End Foods’ business. The wholesale business has a turnover of £150m and currently operates across two sites. The business has a diverse customer base, offers over 10,000 product lines within the food, beverage and the home sector and has a strong supplier base of c300 suppliers.

Main Duties

• Accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, purchase order and GRN matching.
• Manage Direct Debit accounts ensuring that all invoices and payments are allocated in a timely manner.
• Ensure supplier statement reconciliations are performed monthly for suppliers.
• Regular review of aged creditors ensuring any issues identified are addressed promptly.
• Prepare and process the weekly payment run for approval ensuring all suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed terms.
• Setting up of new supplier accounts.
• Monthly reconciliation of Company credit cards.
• Manage the internal supplier e-mail Inbox responding to and resolving supplier queries promptly.
• Supervise, assist and develop a small AP team of 2
• Support month-end close activities relating to payables
• Maintain robust financial controls across the AP function and assist with other ad-hoc duties as and when required.
• Previous experience within Accounts Payable, ideally at a Supervisory level and working with a large volume suppliers and invoices.
• Proficient in Excel skills i.e. vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy with a strong attention to detail and the ability to plan & prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive “can-do” approach, with a desire to work at pace.
• Ability to improve, refine and implement new processes as required
• Experience working in a fast-moving environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics would be beneficial