Purchase Ledger Supervisor

SF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Wychbold is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor to maintain an accurate ledger and oversee a small team in the Accounts department. Responsibilities include managing invoice processing, supplier relationships, and month-end deadlines. The ideal candidate has proven purchase ledger experience and strong IT skills, particularly in Excel. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchase ledger and financial administration.
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Leadership and communication skills to support and develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee invoice allocation and processing.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve queries.
• Lead weekly BACS runs and international payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and support audits.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor to take ownership of the purchase ledger function and lead a small team within our busy Accounts department. This role is central to maintaining an accurate and efficient ledger while supporting wider Finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing invoice allocation and processing for retail and non-retail accounts
• Managing supplier relationships, resolving queries, and ensuring accurate account records
• Leading weekly BACS runs and international payments, including approvals and remittances
• Reconciling supplier statements, GRNI reports, and supporting audits/year-end procedures
• Managing petty cash, gift cards, and ensuring month-end deadlines are achieved
• Driving continuous improvements across the purchase ledger process

Requirements

• Proven experience in purchase ledger and financial administration
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Leadership and communication skills to support and develop the team
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a generous benefits package
• Staff discount, life insurance, pension scheme, and free parking
• A stable, full-time role (39.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri) within an established business

This role is based on-site in Wychbold, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance.

If you're ready to step up and lead a key finance function, we'd love to hear from you