Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Purchase Ledger Supervisor
Derby Based
Salary up to £35,000
Full-time (37.5 hours) onsite role

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join a busy finance team based in Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced purchase ledger specialist who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and supporting a small team.

As Purchase Ledger Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in supporting the wider finance team, ensuring controls and processes are followed and helping to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

* Supervise and support the day-to-day purchase ledger function

* Lead, motivate and develop members of the purchase ledger team

* Ensure invoices are accurately processed and authorised in a timely manner

* Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

* Oversee payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time

* Deal with supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships

* Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure aged items are appropriately investigated

* Assist with month-end close and purchase ledger reporting

* Ensure purchase ledger processes and controls are consistently followed

* Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and procedures

* Work closely with other departments to resolve invoice and payment queries

About You:

We are looking for someone with solid purchase ledger experience who is now ready to take on a supervisory position, or an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor looking for their next challenge.

You will ideally have:

* Strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience

* Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, or the desire and capability to step into a leadership role

* Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach

* Strong communication and organisational skills

* Experience with supplier reconciliations and payment runs

* Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems

* The ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines

* A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for a role where you can take ownership and lead a small team, we'd love to discuss this with your further. Apply today with your CV to find out more
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed