£30K/yr to £40K/yr
Leicester, England
Permanent, Variable

Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Posted by Gleeson Recruitment Group.

Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Permanent

£30-40,000pa depending on experience.

Office based

Leicestershire

New Purchase Ledger Team Leader opportunity!

Are you a Purchase Ledger Team Leader looking for a move into a new positive working environment, or maybe a new challenge in the work place? Or maybe you are an experienced in purchase ledger professional looking for that next step into leadership? Then this could be the opportunity for you! Do thrive is large finance functions and enjoy a role with pace in a business with career growth opportunities and superb facilities, then apply.

I have a fantastic full-time permanent Purchase Ledger Team Leader opportunity to join the head office finance function of a large, successful business, based in Leicestershire. There are few companies that boast such impressive office facilities and amenities, and a positive, vibrant office culture, well known for offering great staff training, progression opportunities and staff benefits. This business is also know for having a busy, large Finance function where everyone contributes to the overall success of the department and well rewarded with career growth.

Previous team leader experience within purchase ledger is a desirable, however my client is also able to support, train and develop someone with strong purchase ledger skills and experience, coupled with leadership attributes, looking for that next step in their career into management.

About the Role:

As a Purchase Ledger Team Leader you will join the overall finance function of 100+ team members and sit within the large purchase Ledger department. The purchase Ledger department is divided into various teams and you will lead, develop and mentor a team of 3, reporting into the Purchase Ledger Manager, and sit in the driver seat on many high profile projects.

The role is fully office based and 37.5 hours per week full time. You will play a vital role in the purchase ledger department, overseeing the work of your team of 3, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of invoices, payments, and expenses, while processing your own invoices and leading by example. In this way you will contribute to the ongoing success of this large and thriving business, while having an opportunity to shine.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading a team of 3 purchase leader clerks: developing, training, mentoring and day to day supporting, ensuring the highest standards of both work quality and customer service are upheld.
  • Responsible for ensuring all client payment information is updated.
  • Processing high volumes of purchase invoices.
  • Processing and matching invoices to purchase orders and receipts.
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Processing payment runs and managing supplier payments.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in the purchase ledger system.
  • Assisting with month-end processes: strong financial knowledge that will allow you to understand supplier spend trend and assist with balance sheet & cash flow forecasting.
  • Providing support to the wider Purchase Ledger Manager as and when required.
  • Providing support to the wider Purchase Ledger Department.

Ideally you will have:

  • Previous experience of leading and developing team responsible for transactional finance processes.
  • Previous general experience of leading a team (Admin/customer service etc)
  • Leadership qualities/desire to lead and the ability to motive others to succeed.
  • The ability to lead by example.
  • Previous experience of processing large volumes of purchase invoices.
  • Previous experience of working in a large, busy finance department to targets and deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the confidence to present information to the wider team and be involved in and lead team meetings.
  • Excellent relationship building skills-able to build internal, cross department relationships.
  • Excellent customer service skills and experience.
  • The ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
  • Excellent numeracy skills.
  • Strong prioritisation skills, able to manage your own workload and time, and work in a self-sufficient manner, looking to find your own work solutions.
  • Part qualified with a good understanding of finance processes including month end.
  • Confident with basic Microsoft Excel tasks.

What's on offer:

  • A competitive salary depending on experience £30-40,000pa
  • Company performance related bonus!
  • ACCA/CIMA study support if desired.
  • Room for career growth and development.

Additional highlights:

  • Positive and supportive work environment.
  • Amazing HQ amenities.
  • On site subsidised restaurant.
  • Free parking.

Please apply if this sounds like something you are interested in.

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