Purchase Ledger Supervisor

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

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join a busy finance team based in Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced purchase ledger specialist who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and supporting a small team.

As Purchase Ledger Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in supporting the wider finance team, ensuring controls and processes are followed and helping to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the day-to-day purchase ledger function
• Lead, motivate and develop members of the purchase ledger team
• Ensure invoices are accurately processed and authorised in a timely manner
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Oversee payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time
• Deal with supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships
• Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure aged items are appropriately investigated
• Assist with month-end close and purchase ledger reporting
• Ensure purchase ledger processes and controls are consistently followed
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and procedures
• Work closely with other departments to resolve invoice and payment queries

About You

We are looking for someone with solid purchase ledger experience who is now ready to take on a supervisory position, or an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor looking for their next challenge.

You will ideally have

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, or the desire and capability to step into a leadership role
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience with supplier reconciliations and payment runs
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
• The ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for a role where you can take ownership and lead a small team, we'd love to discuss this with your further.