Purchase Ledger Team Leader

hireful; Westbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

hireful is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Team Leader to head the day-to-day purchase ledger operations within the Finance team. You will act as deputy to the Finance Manager, coaching and developing your team while driving accuracy and efficiency across the group.

You’ll resolve supplier queries, manage key accounts and oversee reconciliations, aged creditors and month-end deadlines. A commercially minded leader with excellent communication and Excel skills is essential, with a

Qualifications

• Confident, resilient and commercially minded leader with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisation and delegation abilities.
• Solid Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day purchase ledger operations.
• Resolve escalated supplier queries and manage key accounts.
• Oversee reconciliations, aged creditors and duplicate invoice checks.
• Meet month-end deadlines and support the Finance Manager as deputy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organisation

Delegation

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ready to lead a team where your expertise, ideas and people skills genuinely make a difference? We’re looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Team Leader to join our Finance team and help drive accuracy, efficiency and exceptional service across a growing group.

You’ll lead the day-to-day purchase ledger operation, acting as a trusted deputy to the Finance Manager while supporting, coaching and developing your team. From resolving escalated supplier queries and managing key accounts to overseeing reconciliations, aged creditors, duplicate invoice checks and month-end deadlines, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the finance function running smoothly.

Role:

Purchase Ledger Team Leader aka Accounts Payable Team Leader, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Purchase Ledger Supervisor, Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Location:

Westbury – Good commutes from Trowbridge, Frome, Warminster

Salary:

£30k - £35k base salary DOE

Hours:

40 hours, Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:30

We’re looking for a confident, resilient and commercially minded leader with strong communication and negotiation skills, excellent organisation and delegation abilities, and solid Excel proficiency. Experience working across a group structure or multiple businesses is highly desirable. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who motivates others, embraces improvement and leads with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

In return, you’ll join an award-winning employer committed to employee wellbeing, development and career progression, with excellent benefits, training opportunities and a supportive team environment.