Purchase Ledger Team Leader in Andover

Andover Full-Time On-site

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About The Role

The Purchase Ledger Team Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, credit notes, subcontractor payments and supplier account reconciliations. The role is accountable for maintaining strong financial controls, supporting team performance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements

This is a busy and challenging position within a fast-moving business that requires a very keen eye for detail and a high level of numeracy and accuracy. You will need to be well organised, able to prioritise tasks, work alone and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead, motivate and support the Purchase Ledger team to achieve departmental objectives. Allocate and monitor workloads to ensure deadlines and service levels are met. Provide guidance, coaching and ongoing development to team members.
Purchase Ledger: Oversee the accurate processing of supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring appropriate matching, coding and authorisation procedures are followed. Ensure all transactions are processed in accordance with company policies and financial controls. Review and authorise payment runs, verifying supporting documentation and approvals are in place
Supplier Account Management: Review and oversee supplier statement reconciliations to maintain accurate supplier accounts. Investigate and resolve outstanding queries, discrepancies and aged balances. Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Sub-contractors Payments: Manage the subcontractor payment process, ensuring payments are accurate, timely and compliant with CIS requirements.
Credit Card Processing: Monitor and review company credit card reconciliations, ensuring expenditure is supported by appropriate receipts and documentation.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy and service delivery
Customer Service: Answer telephone calls, addressing customer and supplier requirements or redirecting to the appropriate department.
Ad Hoc Tasks: Perform additional duties as required.

Skills/ Qualifications

Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger supervisory or team leadership role is essential
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and controls (at least 3 years’ experience)
Sage 50 Accounts / Sage Intacct preferred but not essential
Microsoft Office
Reporting skills, administrative and writing skills.
Following processes, organisation and the ability to analyse information.
Professionalism, problem solving and communication skills.
Strong Excel Skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
AAT Qualification preferred but not essential

Personal Attributes

You pride yourself on truth and share knowledge for the greater good.
You are committed to improvement and are an active team participant.
You accept responsibility for your role and promote ownership in others.
You have a desire to be successful and achieve goals, whether small or large.
You are flexible to meet business needs and actively work towards expanding your knowledge and skills.

About Us

What We Offer

Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment after probation.
Flexible Annual Leave: Option to buy or sell leave after probation.
Professional Development: Access to in-house and external training.
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support.
Refer a Friend Bonus: Reward scheme for successful referrals.
Parking: Available at office locations.

Why Choose CCS?

Skill Development: Access to training programmes, coaching, and mentoring.
Career Growth: Clear pathways for personal and professional advancement.
Long-Term Contracts: Enjoy stability and job security.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applicants no matter what their ethnicity, gender, sexuality, beliefs, or nationality.

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