Purchase Ledger Supervisor
- Contract Type: 6-month interim
- Location: London
- Salary: Competitive
We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor for a 6-month interim opportunity. This hybrid role, based in our London office, requires a candidate with a strong finance and technical accounting background, as well as proven experience in managing, coaching, and mentoring teams.
Day to Day of the role:
- Ensure all purchase orders (POs) are accurately coded to facilitate correct Management Accounts reporting.
- Distribute a weekly report on unreceipted POs and invoices awaiting POs to the business.
- Supervise and provide support to a team of 4 Purchase Ledger Clerks, including training and technical assistance.
- Oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and Year End tasks for the Purchase Ledger team.
- Manage manual and BACS payment runs, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
- Collaborate with the Payables Manager to monitor and review Purchase Ledger KPIs.
- Drive process improvement initiatives, manage risk through key financial controls, and enhance system controls.
- Aim to reduce manual invoice processing within the team.
- Uphold Information Security procedures in line with the company's policy.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or finance department role.
- Strong knowledge of purchase ledger procedures, payment runs, and complex query resolution.
- Accounting or finance qualification (e.g., AAT) is ideal, though substantial experience is highly valued.
- Proficiency in Oracle Fusion is highly advantageous.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Benefits:
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Core benefits including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover, and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading.
- Generous pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution from day one.
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- A range of voluntary benefits including tech scheme, cycle to work, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, gym membership, travel insurance, and discounts at various retailers.
To apply for the Purchase Ledger Supervisor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.