Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Escape; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial company in Livingston seeks a Purchase Ledger Team Leader to manage a small team and oversee sales and purchase ledgers. This position involves managing invoice processing, producing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting knowledge and experience in high volume transactional environments, and must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a great opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to take their career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising or managing a small team.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high volume transactional environment.
• Strong accounting knowledge in sales and purchase ledger.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop a small team of Purchase Ledger staff.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, including invoice processing.
• Lead the month-end process and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Accounting knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

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
• Maintain compliance with procurement policy and oversee the purchase order system
• Hold regular team meetings and one‑to‑ones to support departmental objectives

About You

• Previous experience of supporting/supervising &/or managing a small team
• Proven experience in a fast‑paced, high volume transactional environment
• Strong accounting knowledge and experience working within sales and purchase ledger
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and financial systems
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage priorities to meet deadlines
• Able to lead by example with the ability to motivate a team

If you're a hands‑on finance professional who enjoys variety and supporting a small, high volume transactional team, this role offers a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.