Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Axon Moore are recruiting an Accounts Payable Supervisor on behalf of a large, market leading business based in Middleton. The opportunity would be ideal for someone who’s established as a Supervisor or someone ready to move into more of a senior position with some good experience in a fast paced role.

The role will oversee a team of 2 Purchase Ledger Clerks and be responsible overall for 2 ledgers in the business. Systems are automated, so it is a case of making sure things run smoothly and no errors occur.

Salary and benefits:

Salary £30-35k DOE, bonus, 33 days holiday including banks, plus your birthday off and the ability to buy more holidays and accrue extra for length of service, discounted gym membership, health-care cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, pension scheme

Responsibilities include:

• Management of all aspects of the Purchase Ledger, including but not limited to those noted below.
• Monitor the Purchase Ledger generally; ensure no debit balances, chase up invoices/purchase orders that need approval as relevant and review old balances.
• Ensure Purchase Ledger balances to nominal.
• Review ledgers to ensure suppliers are being paid in a timely manner.
• Review supplier statement reconciliations as relevant.
• Resolve supplier invoice queries – either directly or via the relevant colleague.
• Monthly reports for management accounts pack.
• Supervise a team of two.

Experience & Skill Requirements:

• Experience of Purchase Ledger for a minimum of two years.
• Competent on Excel and willing/eager to learn new software.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working to tight/short deadlines.
• Able to plan and prioritise own work.
• Work on own initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Take on responsibilities outside of a traditional accounting role.
• Process improvement and/or systems implementation experience desirable.

If you would like to hear more about this role, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore