Senior AP Lead: High-Volume Ledger & Process Improvement

Michael Page Finance; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of AP function

Career development opportunities

Collaborative finance team

Job summary

The Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk role in Cardiff sits within a successful FMCG business. You will own the Accounts Payable function, processing high volumes of supplier invoices and ensuring accurate payment runs to keep day-to-day operations smooth.

You’ll support junior team members, drive process improvements, and play a core part in a fast-paced finance team. The package includes £30,000–£36,000 salary, with clear development opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Comfortable working with high transaction volumes.
• Strong reconciliation and query resolution skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing supplier payment runs.
• Resolving invoice and supplier queries.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives across Accounts Payable.
• Producing AP reports and supporting month-end activities.
• Providing guidance and support to junior finance team members.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Supplier relationships

Month-end support

Job description

The Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk role in Cardiff sits within a successful FMCG business. You will own the Accounts Payable function, processing high volumes of supplier invoices and ensuring accurate payment runs to keep day-to-day operations smooth.

You’ll support junior team members, drive process improvements, and play a core part in a fast-paced finance team. The package includes £30,000–£36,000 salary, with clear development opportunities and a collaborative environment.