Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Wychbold; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchase Ledger Supervisor in Worcestershire to oversee a finance team. The role includes managing invoice processing, supplier relationships, and monthly reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and strong communication skills, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position offers a salary of up to £30,000 depending on experience and requires full-time in-office attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar supervisory role within purchase ledger.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the purchase ledger function for accuracy and efficiency.
• Managing monthly reconciliations and supplier payments.
• Acting as a key point of contact for supplier queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Location: Worcestershire (In office full-time)

Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE

An established organisation is looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to lead a small transactional finance team. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for overseeing the purchase ledger function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong supplier relationships.

Purchase Ledger Supervisor Key Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of invoice processing across both retail and non-retail areas, ensuring timely and accurate allocation
• Acting as a key point of contact for supplier and purchasing queries, promoting effective communication across departments
• Maintaining supplier account records, reviewing payment terms and ensuring data integrity
• Running weekly supplier payments, including BACS and international transfers, and managing approval workflows and remittance documentation
• Performing monthly reconciliations of supplier statements and goods received not invoiced (GRNI) reports
• Supporting audit readiness and contributing to year-end financial close activities
• Overseeing petty cash and gift card processes, ensuring proper issuance and reconciliation
• Managing month-end tasks to meet deadlines and identifying opportunities to streamline ledger processes
• Coordinating returns and credit recovery, ensuring timely resolution
• Providing support with outgoing post and assisting with general administrative tasks as needed

Purchase Ledger Supervisor Profile:

• Experience in a similar supervisory role within purchase ledger
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step up or consolidate their experience in a leadership role within transactional finance.