Purchase Ledger Supervisor

About the Role

As Purchase Ledger Supervisor, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operations of the Purchase Ledger team. You’ll ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time, while managing supplier relationships and supporting continuous improvement across the function.

You’ll also play a key role in maintaining financial controls and supporting wider finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, credit notes, and expenses


• Manage invoice matching, batching, and coding processes


• Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts


• Review and approve payment runs in line with agreed terms


• Resolve complex queries with suppliers and internal teams

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to financial controls, policies, and audit requirements


• Support month-end and year-end processes


• Produce reports on aged creditors, KPIs, and ledger performance


• Assist with internal and external audits

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of Purchase Ledger Clerks


• Allocate workloads and monitor performance to meet deadlines


• Conduct regular 1:1s and team meetings


• Support team development and continuous improvement

About You

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger / accounts payable supervisory role


• Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase ledger processes


• Excellent organisational and time-management skills


• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills


• Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel