Purchase Ledger Team Leader

RECfinancial; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as an Accounts Payable Supervisor with a forward-thinking company in Leicester. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team while overseeing all aspects of Accounts Payable. You will work closely with a passionate Finance Manager, ensuring that the team meets its goals and delivers outstanding service. With a hybrid working pattern, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a growing business. Join a team that values flexibility and development, and help shape the future of finance operations.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Flexible Start and Finish Times

Company Pension

Free On-site Parking

Team Events Throughout the Year

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Strong people management and coaching skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the Accounts Payable team to achieve departmental goals.
• Manage the creditor's ledger and resolve supplier queries effectively.

Skills

People Management

Training and Coaching

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Numeracy Skills

Team Player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

RECfinancial are currently shortlisting exclusively for our Leicestershire based up and coming client, for a full-time Accounts Payable Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join this business as it continues to grow organically and through acquisitions.

Main role of Accounts Payable Supervisor

You’ll work with an empowering and passionate Finance Manager. The role will be responsible for supervising, overseeing and developing the Team in all aspects of Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Supervisor

• Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the team, including setting clear team goals and KPIs which link into the goals of the department.
• Able to provide focused leadership across the team, striving to deliver outstanding results and service in a flexible and approachable manner.
• Support the Finance Manager with the maintenance of the creditor's ledger, reviewing and reporting supplier debit balances.
• Reviewing supplier statement reconciliations to produce an action plan to resolve any queries that arise.
• Conduct regular one-to-ones and performance reviews and support with the training and development within the team.
• Check and review supplier payments runs and produce accurate and timely reporting.
• Have overall responsibility of the purchase ledger email inboxes.
• Help manage month-end close routines and reporting requirements.

Skills and experience:

• Ideally a minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role.
• Good people management, training and coaching skills.
• Excellent team player, to provide support when needed.
• Good time management, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good numeracy skills.

On offer is the following:

• Hybrid working pattern.
• 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Team events throughout the year.

If you are interested in our Accounts Payable Supervisor role, for further information on this brilliant opportunity, please contact Tracey at or call on 0116 3501547, 073987 16656.