A strong Purchase Ledger Supervisor job description outlines a leadership role responsible for managing accounts payable, overseeing supplier payments, and mentoring a finance team.
Ambitious to step into Accounts Payable Manager witing shortest possible time
Role Overview
- Job Title: Purchase Ledger Supervisor (or Accounts Payable Supervisor)
- Salary Range: £32 – 38k per year (depending on location and sector)
- Core Purpose: Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process, ensure accurate financial controls, and lead a small-to-medium accounts payable team.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Lead, train, and motivate the purchase ledger team to hit daily targets.
- Invoice Processing: Oversee high-volume invoice coding, matching, and batching across departments.
- Payment Runs: Manage weekly and monthly BACS payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid on agreed terms.
- Reconciliations: Oversee monthly supplier statement reconciliations and ledger control accounts.
- Query Resolution: Handle escalated supplier and internal budget-holder queries quickly.
- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in software usage, automation, and internal controls.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in an account payable or purchase ledger role, with prior supervisory experience.
- Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and experience with accounting software
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organization abilities.
- Education: accounting certifications (AAT) are a bonus