Purchase Ledger & Cashier Supervisor in Grangemouth

Location: Forth Ports Ltd, Carron House, Dock Road. Forth Ports is one of the UK’s leading and most progressive port operator groups, playing a vital role in connecting the UK with Europe and global markets. As a multimodal port owner and operator, we deliver innovative, high‑quality port services that support a wide range of industries. Our commitment to sustainability includes pledging carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042.

About The Role

As Purchase Ledger & Cashier Supervisor, you will lead and support a team that delivers accurate and timely purchase ledger and cashiering activities across the Scottish operation. You will oversee day‑to‑day financial processing – invoice management, payments, reconciliations, and reporting – ensuring compliance with internal policies, VAT requirements, and financial controls. The role also drives process improvement, supports finance projects, and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, banks, and auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regular team meetings and training sessions to ensure coverage of all roles, identify process improvements, and keep the team up to date with legislation and VAT requirements.
• Manage a high volume and variety of invoices, ensuring accurate processing in line with established procedures through to payment, including allocation of costs and direct debits.
• Work closely with Purchasing and PO requisitioners to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Prepare and execute BACS payments and Direct Debit collections efficiently and accurately.
• Allocate customer receipts promptly and process employee E‑forms, manual expense claims, and credit card transactions in a timely manner.
• Download and reconcile banking transactions from CBO, ensuring the cash book is updated and bank accounts are reconciled daily.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate supplier account records.
• Run, monitor and manage daily financial and operational reports.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analyses as requested by the business.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, procurement teams and suppliers, to offer timely information and resolve queries effectively.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a hands‑on supervisor who combines strong leadership with a willingness to actively contribute to the team’s workload. The ideal candidate is organised, detail‑focused, collaborative, and has proven experience in purchase ledger and cashier functions. You should confidently prioritise deadlines, improve processes, and communicate effectively with finance colleagues and wider stakeholders. A proactive approach, strong Excel and systems knowledge, and up‑to‑date VAT awareness are essential, as are the ability to balance supervisory duties with being an active, working member of the team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of purchase ledger and cashier finance systems.
• Previous supervisory experience is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and numeracy skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including Excel.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of VAT legislation.
• Ability to work to set deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proven team‑working, leadership and communication skills.
• Full right to work in the UK.

What Forth Ports Can Offer You

• A competitive salary.
• Bonus.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Defined‑contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5 % joint contribution plus life assurance at 4 × salary.
• Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential 24/7 telephone support for you and your family.
• On‑site occupational health team with access to professional support and referrals such as counselling, physiotherapy, and free flu jabs.
• An annual Christmas thank‑you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat‑free alternative for all employees.
• GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group, and selected local gyms.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting.
• On‑site free parking available for all employees.
• Attractive family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover.
• Employee discount platform providing savings on UK‑wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out and holidays.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to provide support.

Closing Date: Friday, 17th April 2026

Contract Type: full‑time

Salary: Based on experience