At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the purchase ledger team and ensure smooth supplier transactions.
- Company: Join a well-established UK group business with a collaborative finance culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic finance environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing financial processes and supporting your team.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchase ledger and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.
KCR Solutions is delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established and growing UK-based group business to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor in Sunderland.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Purchase Ledger Supervisor will provide hands-on leadership across the purchase ledger function, supporting the wider finance team and ensuring the efficient processing of supplier transactions.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical purchase ledger knowledge with the ability to coordinate workloads, support colleagues and continuously improve processes.
Key Responsibilities Coordinate daily purchase ledger workloads and monitor team priorities.
Provide guidance, support and training to colleagues within the transactional finance team.
Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals and purchase order matching.
Prepare and review scheduled and ad hoc payment runs.
Oversee supplier account maintenance, ensuring appropriate controls and validation procedures are followed.
Manage aged creditor reviews and supplier reconciliations, resolving outstanding balances and discrepancies.
Act as an escalation point for supplier and internal stakeholder queries.
Review cashbook and banking activities, identifying and resolving exceptions.
Coordinate corporate credit card processing and employee expense reviews.
Support month-end procedures, reconciliations and audit requirements.
Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal processes.
Work on process improvement, automation and system enhancement projects.
Build effective relationships with suppliers, budget holders and finance colleagues across the business.
This is an excellent for an experienced supervisor with strong Excel and invoice processing skills to join a collaborative finance function.
Based on the outskirts of Sunderland with hybrid working available, this role offers the chance to drive process improvements while maintaining high operational standards.
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Purchase Ledger Supervisor employer: KCR Solutions
KCR Solutions is an excellent employer for a Management Accountant, offering a dynamic work environment within a growing local manufacturing company. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional development and team collaboration, alongside opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced setting. With a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, this role provides meaningful engagement in financial decision-making that directly impacts the business's success.
