Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Kenton Black; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner is looking for a Purchase Ledger Supervisor based in Preston. In this full-time position, you will manage the purchase ledger team, ensuring efficient processes and compliance with standards. The role offers hybrid working options and comes with a competitive salary of £32,000 - £36,000 along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing accounts payable teams.
• Proficient in accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the purchase ledger team and operations.
• Oversee processing of supplier invoices and authorise payments.
• Prepare reports for month-end and year-end activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Relationship building

Data entry accuracy

Tools

Excel

Job description

**YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED EXPERIENCE AND NOT REQUIRE A SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE OTHERWISE DO NOT APPLY AS YOUR APPLICATION WON’T BE PROCESSED**
You must meet all the ‘essential criteria’ also for your application to be considered.

Company details and job overview:

Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting on behalf of a business who are based in the Preston area. This organisation provides award winning services to numerous sectors, and is committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of their employees. They are now recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Supervisor on a full-time and permanent basis, and hybrid working is an option.

Your new role as the Purchase Ledger Supervisor:

Team Supervision:

- Manage and supervise the purchase ledger team, including overseeing daily operations, performance monitoring, and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
- Ensure the team follows company policies and procedures while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

- Oversee the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, ensuring they are matched against purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Authorise payments, ensuring all transactions are appropriately approved.
- Ensure that all invoices are logged into the accounts payable system and filed for future reference.

- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring any issues or disputes are resolved promptly.
- Ensure that suppliers are paid according to agreed terms and conditions.
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies with supplier statements or invoice queries.

Month-End & Year-End:

- Assist in month-end closing activities related to the purchase ledger.
- Ensure all relevant accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments are accurately recorded.
- Provide support for year-end audits by preparing necessary reports and documentation.

Reporting & Analysis:

- Prepare reports for senior management, highlighting any issues or trends in the purchase ledger.
- Provide analysis of supplier accounts, payment performance, and cash flow projections.
- Assist with the preparation of aged creditor reports and ensure that overdue payments are minimised.

Process Improvement:

- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors within the purchase ledger function.
- Ensure that internal controls are adhered to and recommend improvements when necessary.

Compliance & Best Practice:

- Ensure that all transactions comply with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain accurate records to support regulatory and tax reporting requirements.

Experience & Skills required to apply:

- Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, in a high volume transactional environment
- Experience of managing / supervising an accounts payable team
- Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and clients
- Strong IT skills, including Excel
- Attention to detail with a strong work ethic and sense of personal accountability
- Proficient and accurate in data entry

Salary and Benefits on offer:

- £32,000 - £36,000
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Aberdeen and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom