Purchase Ledger Supervisor: Lead AP Team & Improvement

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Purchase Ledger Team Leader / Supervisor to guide a small AP function. You will own the AP process, oversee a two-person team, and report to the Transactional Finance Manager.

The role focuses on accuracy, timely payments, stakeholder liaison, and continuous process improvement. You will work within a collaborative finance team, ensuring strong controls, GDPR compliance, and support for audits while driving efficiency and best practice across day-to-day

Qualifications

• Strong background in Purchase Ledger and AP processes.
• Previous supervisory or staff management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Sage and Microsoft Excel is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own AP across multiple sites and business units.
• Lead and support AP team to ensure timely invoices and payments.
• Coordinate invoice approvals and maintain coding accuracy.
• Oversee weekly and monthly payment runs and ensure terms are met.
• Maintain controls to minimise errors and delays, GDPR compliant.
• Support audits and act as main contact for supplier enquiries.
• Collaborate with procurement and operational teams to improve processes.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and financial controls improvements.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Team supervision

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Job description

Sharp Consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Purchase Ledger Team Leader / Supervisor to guide a small AP function. You will own the AP process, oversee a two-person team, and report to the Transactional Finance Manager.

The role focuses on accuracy, timely payments, stakeholder liaison, and continuous process improvement. You will work within a collaborative finance team, ensuring strong controls, GDPR compliance, and support for audits while driving efficiency and best practice across day-to-day