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Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Wae

Wantage

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join their team and manage the purchase ledger processes. The position involves processing supplier invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining supplier relationships. The successful candidate will have significant experience in a similar role and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Training to enhance existing skills
Supportive work environment

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in a purchase ledger role.
  • Prior use of AP functionality in an ERP system essential.
  • Capable of managing periods of peak workload.

Responsibilities

  • Processing supplier invoices and challenging errors.
  • Reconciling supplier statements and handling queries.
  • Preparing and reviewing payment runs.

Skills

Attention to detail
Strong IT skills
Communication skills
Team player

Education

AAT qualification or similar

Tools

Microsoft D365
Excel

Job description

  • AAT qualification (or similar) desirable but not essential.
Job description

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Williams Advanced Engineering exists to accelerate the advantage and impact of our clients. We do it through innovative engineering and technology that solves complex problems and brings a step-change in weight, speed and efficiency. Join us to help fulfil our mission to accelerate an efficient, electric and sustainable future.

An opportunity has arisen for a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to help coordinate and manage the Purchase Ledger team.

This role will support the team to ensures that suppliers are paid to agreed terms and positive working relationships are built and maintained with suppliers and colleagues

Job role:

  • Processing supplier invoices, challenging anomalies and errors where appropriate, and working with the Procurement Team to ensure that POs and invoices are processed efficiently so that payment can be made when due.
  • Reconciling supplier statements and dealing with queries from suppliers and colleagues.
  • Preparing and reviewing payment runs.
  • Ensuring adherence to WAE controls and processes, as well as the DoA and associated approval workflows.
  • Process and review credit card expenditure, improving the process to be as efficient as possible using the software tools available (D365/Concur).
  • Regular review of aged supplier data and purchase ledger metrics, working with the Financial Controller to mitigate risks and resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintaining KPIs, adapting and improving when necessary to identify and resolve process, system, or team training issues.
  • Contribute to the documentation and improvement of purchase ledger processes and policies, working with the Procurement Team and other colleagues to develop and optimise the P2P process.


You’ll have:

  • Extensive of experience in a purchase ledger role. Experience of team management preferred.
  • Previous use of the AP functionality within Microsoft D365 or Dynamics AX preferred, previous use of AP functionality in an ERP system essential.
  • AAT qualification (or similar) desirable but not essential.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly Outlook & Excel.
  • Personable with strong communication skills with all stakeholders.
  • Excellent team player with the ability to complete tasks independently.
  • Capable of managing periods of peak workload with competing priorities.
  • Keen to succeed and progress within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.


We’ll provide:

  • Training to add to your existing skills and accelerate your career
  • A supportive and empowering work environment


Application deadline:

Closing date for applications is 5 th October 2022

Location:

We are based on the Williams technical campus in Grove, Oxfordshire, UK. 20 minutes’ drive South of Oxford, UK.

Disclaimers and DEI:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At WAE we are

committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skills.

WAE is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability,

we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
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