Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Escape; East Calder; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in West Lothian is seeking a Purchase Ledger Team Leader to oversee a small team and manage financial ledgers. The role involves ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial activities, producing reports, and conducting reconciliations. This position is perfect for candidates with a strong financial oversight background who excel in team management. The ideal candidate will manage both sales and purchase ledgers while supporting month-end processes and preparing necessary reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop a small team of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger staff.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, including invoice processing.
• Produce daily sales and margin reports for senior management.
• Conduct reconciliations on client and supplier accounts.
• Lead the month-end process and prepare financial reports.

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well-established business in West Lothian as Purchase Ledger Team Leader. This is a varied position combining financial oversight with operational team management.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll support a small team and take ownership of the company's ledgers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all day-to-day finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop a small team of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger staff (circa. 3)
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, including invoice processing and resolving discrepancies
• Produce daily sales and margin reports, highlighting variances for senior management
• Conduct reconciliations on client and supplier accounts
• Lead the month-end process and prepare financial reports as required