Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Core3 | B Corp™; Westbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Long-service awards

Job summary

Core3, Westbury, Wiltshire, is seeking a Purchase Ledger Team Leader to oversee a busy ledger, develop the team and drive process improvements in a collaborative finance environment.

You will lead workloads, support the Finance Manager and ensure a smooth month-end close across multiple ledgers while maintaining strong financial controls and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experienced Purchase Ledger professional with leadership ability and a financial control mindset.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to develop people, improve processes and manage a busy ledger team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Purchase Ledger team, keeping workloads organised and deadlines on track.
• Support the Finance Manager as a trusted point of contact for purchase ledger matters.
• Deliver an accurate and efficient month-end close across multiple ledgers.
• Improve processes and controls to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
• Produce clear aged creditor reporting, verification analysis and duplicate invoice checks.
• Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding queries.
• Manage key supplier accounts, payments and invoice administration.
• Coach team members through regular 1:1s, training and performance conversations.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Purchase ledger

Excel

Financial control

Team development

Job description

Core3 are looking for a Purchase Ledger Team Leader to join an established organisation based in Westbury, Wiltshire. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys developing people, improving processes and making sure a busy purchase ledger function runs smoothly.

Salary: £35,000-£45,000
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm.

Our client is an established organisation that puts real focus on its people, development and creating a supportive place to work. You'll join a collaborative finance team where good ideas are welcomed and people are encouraged to progress.

As Purchase Ledger Team Leader in Westbury, you'll have the opportunity to shape how the team works while remaining close to the day‑to‑day detail.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the Purchase Ledger team, keeping workloads organised and deadlines on track.
• Support the Finance Manager as a trusted point of contact for purchase ledger matters.
• Deliver an accurate and efficient month‑end close across multiple ledgers.
• Improve processes and controls to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
• Produce clear aged creditor reporting, verification analysis and duplicate invoice checks.
• Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding queries.
• Manage key supplier accounts, payments and invoice administration.
• Coach team members through regular 1:1s, training and performance conversations.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.

Why you're a great fit

You’ll be an experienced Purchase Ledger professional with the confidence to lead, support and develop others. You’ll be comfortable working across multiple businesses and understand the importance of strong financial control.

You’ll also bring strong Excel skills, clear communication and the ability to organise, delegate and solve problems. A professional, customer‑focused approach will be important.

What you'll get in return

• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Your birthday off
• Auto‑enrolment pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Training and career development opportunities
• Long‑service and employee recognition programmes

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.