Purchase Ledger Team Leader
- Recruiter
- Elevation Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Wetherby
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 04 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 01 Nov 2021
- Ref
- TFSZ-36141
- Contact
- Sophie Hodgson
- Job Title
- Accounts Payable
- Category
- Manufacturing / Engineering
- Experience Levels
- Part Qualified
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Elevation are currently seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Team Leader for a well-established manufacturing business based in Leeds who have continued to grow from strength to strength in recent years and are now looking for a committed professional to supervise and support the effective operation of the Purchase Ledger function.
Managing a team; you will be instrumental in providing effective support, training and development to the finance department and will be involved in the Purchase Ledger process from start to finish. The Team Leader will be an effective communicator to both internal and external stakeholders, and will work to build relationships with key personnel within other Group functions. They will create a team ethos within their group of direct reports, facilitating the coaching and development of junior staff and working to create a positive environment within department.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Oversee invoice processing and the satisfactory resolution of invoice queries
* Ensure all invoices are entered to finance system upon receipt and are processed in accordance with departmental requirements
* Control, audit, and reconciliation of the Raw Materials database
* Check and authorise sterling and currency supplier payment runs
* Ensure all supplier account statements are reconciled and queries addressed
* Approval of amended accounts and check trading terms are in line with agreed policy
* Ensure statutory returns (CIS return) are submitted and paid within set timescale
* Cash reporting and forecasting
* Ensure that all payables systems and procedures are up to date and accurate
* Ensure the payables ledger is complete by the agreed deadline
* Ensure accuracy of accruals for expense invoices not processed at month end date
* Production of aged creditor analysis
* Production of payable days report for inclusion in the working capital scorecard
* Ensure departmental expenditure reports are accurate and distributed to managers
* Produce ad hoc reports and analysis and support to the month end process as necessary
* Monitor team performance
* Coach and mentor team members on departmental systems and procedures
* Liaison with other internal departments, suppliers, internal/external auditors as appropriate
* Ensure teamwork instructions and procedures are improved and kept up to date
* Provide support and assistance to internal / external audit teams as required
* Provide a reliable and skilled resource to assist across the finance function including covering for absence
Skills & Attributes required:
* Accounts payable supervision experience
* Attention to detail and strong numeracy skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
* An understanding of Inland Revenue rules regarding corporation tax, employee benefits and taxation and the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is required to ensure compliance
* Knowledge of VAT legislation
* Experience of systems change / development / implementation projects
* Knowledge of construction industry (desirable not essential)
* MS Office Excel to Advanced level (pivot tables, sum if and lookups)
* Coda & AS400 System Knowledge (desirable not essential)
This an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company which can offer an enjoyable and stable working environment.
If you meet the criteria for this role, and are interested in being put forward please do not hesitate to apply or contact Sophie Hodgson to discuss!
Managing a team; you will be instrumental in providing effective support, training and development to the finance department and will be involved in the Purchase Ledger process from start to finish. The Team Leader will be an effective communicator to both internal and external stakeholders, and will work to build relationships with key personnel within other Group functions. They will create a team ethos within their group of direct reports, facilitating the coaching and development of junior staff and working to create a positive environment within department.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Oversee invoice processing and the satisfactory resolution of invoice queries
* Ensure all invoices are entered to finance system upon receipt and are processed in accordance with departmental requirements
* Control, audit, and reconciliation of the Raw Materials database
* Check and authorise sterling and currency supplier payment runs
* Ensure all supplier account statements are reconciled and queries addressed
* Approval of amended accounts and check trading terms are in line with agreed policy
* Ensure statutory returns (CIS return) are submitted and paid within set timescale
* Cash reporting and forecasting
* Ensure that all payables systems and procedures are up to date and accurate
* Ensure the payables ledger is complete by the agreed deadline
* Ensure accuracy of accruals for expense invoices not processed at month end date
* Production of aged creditor analysis
* Production of payable days report for inclusion in the working capital scorecard
* Ensure departmental expenditure reports are accurate and distributed to managers
* Produce ad hoc reports and analysis and support to the month end process as necessary
* Monitor team performance
* Coach and mentor team members on departmental systems and procedures
* Liaison with other internal departments, suppliers, internal/external auditors as appropriate
* Ensure teamwork instructions and procedures are improved and kept up to date
* Provide support and assistance to internal / external audit teams as required
* Provide a reliable and skilled resource to assist across the finance function including covering for absence
Skills & Attributes required:
* Accounts payable supervision experience
* Attention to detail and strong numeracy skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
* An understanding of Inland Revenue rules regarding corporation tax, employee benefits and taxation and the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is required to ensure compliance
* Knowledge of VAT legislation
* Experience of systems change / development / implementation projects
* Knowledge of construction industry (desirable not essential)
* MS Office Excel to Advanced level (pivot tables, sum if and lookups)
* Coda & AS400 System Knowledge (desirable not essential)
This an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company which can offer an enjoyable and stable working environment.
If you meet the criteria for this role, and are interested in being put forward please do not hesitate to apply or contact Sophie Hodgson to discuss!