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Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Team Leader to join a busy and growing finance function on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Working closely with the Purchase Ledger Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership and support to a team of Purchase Ledger Clerks, ensuring the purchase ledger function operates accurately, efficiently and to agreed deadlines.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, coach and support the Purchase Ledger team through regular one-to-ones and performance management.
  • Manage and resolve escalated supplier and internal queries.
  • Ensure payment runs and key team deadlines are completed accurately and on time.
  • Oversee vendor accounts, invoice processing and debit balance reviews.
  • Work collaboratively with internal departments and suppliers to resolve finance-related issues.
  • Manage shared inboxes and coordinate workloads across the wider Purchase Ledger function.
  • Monitor team performance and ensure high standards of accuracy and service are maintained.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Support the Purchase Ledger Manager with the day-to-day management of the function.

The ideal candidate:

  • Experience leading or supervising a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable team.
  • Experience working in a busy finance environment.
  • Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Experience using accounting or finance systems.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
  • Either be working towards a recognised accounting qualification or have equivalent practical experience.

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
  • Holiday purchase and sale scheme.
  • Enhanced family leave.
  • Company sick pay.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits.
  • Discounted lifestyle and professional services.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • The opportunity to make a genuine impact within an established finance function.

 

If you are an immediately available and have experience as Purchase Ledger manager please give us a call on: 0113 236 6300

 

 

 

 

 

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.