Purchase Ledger Supervisor (Warrington)

Halliwell Jones Ltd; Warrington; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

22 days holiday (25 with service)

Birthday off

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Life Assurance

Friendly, family-run culture

Progression opportunities

Modern high-spec facility

Résumé du poste

Halliwell Jones (Warrington) Ltd is seeking a Purchase Ledger Supervisor in Warrington to lead the purchase ledger team and ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. You will work to maintain high standards of financial record-keeping and control within a supportive, family-run environment.

The role emphasises process improvement, collaboration with the wider Finance team, and ensuring deadlines are met while providing operational cover as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger administration and supplier account reconciliations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, methodical approach to problem-solving and discrepancies.
• Team player with ability to build cross-functional relationships.
• Experience with automated purchase ledger initiatives and image-recognition or automated invoice processing is essential.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and maintain efficient operation of the purchase ledger and related financial administration and reporting.
• Ensure supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations and transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Develop and maintain departmental procedures in line with company policies and financial controls; support month-end processes and reconciliations.

Connaissances

Purchase ledger processes

Supplier reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Excel

Outlook

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Description du poste

About the role: Purchase Ledger Supervisor (Warrington)

Keep the Figures Flowing – Purchase Ledger Supervisor, Halliwell Jones (Warrington) Ltd

At Halliwell Jones, accuracy and efficiency are at the heart of our financial operations. We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join our Accounts team and support the smooth running of our Finance department.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, processing supplier invoices and payments, and supporting efficient financial administration. You’ll work closely with colleagues to ensure deadlines are met, processes remain effective and the highest standards of accuracy are maintained.

• Time to Unwind – Enjoy 22 days’ holiday, increasing to 25 days with length of service, plus your birthday off to celebrate!
• Drive the brand – Access to a new car at a reduced cost through our salary sacrifice Employee Car Scheme (availability, terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply)
• Work Where People Matter – A friendly, family-run business with a supportive team culture
• Grow With Us – Ongoing learning and a clear path to progression
• Enjoy Your Environment – Work in a modern, high-spec facility designed for excellence
• Security and Peace of Mind – Benefit from our Life Assurance Scheme

Your Responsibilities

• To supervise and maintain the efficient operation of the purchase ledger and associated financial administration and reporting procedures across the Company. The role is responsible for ensuring that supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations and related financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines.
• To ensure that departmental procedures are developed and maintained in accordance with Company policies, financial controls and relevant statutory requirements. The role will also provide support to the wider Finance team, assisting with month-end processes, financial reconciliations and departmental cover as required.
• To develop a thorough working knowledge of all processes undertaken by the purchase ledger team and be able to perform them competently, providing operational cover as required. The role is expected to spend approximately 75% of working time carrying out purchase ledger activities, with the remaining time focused on coordinating workloads, supporting colleagues and helping to ensure that departmental priorities and deadlines are achieved.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger administration role, with a strong understanding of purchase ledger processes and supplier account reconciliations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive and methodical approach to problem-solving and resolving discrepancies.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships across the business.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• A flexible approach to work, with a willingness to provide cross-functional support when required.
• Experience of implementing, monitoring or improving automated purchase ledger initiatives, including image-recognition or automated invoice-processing software, is essential.