Purchase Ledger Supervisor

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

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

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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.

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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:\n

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• Supervise and support the day-to-day purchase ledger function
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• Lead, motivate and develop members of the purchase ledger team
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• Ensure invoices are accurately processed and authorised in a timely manner
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• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
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• Oversee payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time
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• Deal with supplier queries and maintain strong working relationships
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• Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure aged items are appropriately investigated
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• Assist with month-end close and purchase ledger reporting
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• Ensure purchase ledger processes and controls are consistently followed
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• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and procedures
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• Work closely with other departments to resolve invoice and payment queries
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About You:\n

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.

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You will ideally have:

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• Strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience
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• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, or the desire and capability to step into a leadership role
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• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
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• Strong communication and organisational skills
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• Experience with supplier reconciliations and payment runs
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• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
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• The ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
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• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
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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.\n
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