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Purchase Ledger Team Leader
Location: Redhill
Salary: £32,000-£34,000
ASAP START - please do not apply if you have a notice period.
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for leadership? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes? Are you immediately available and looking for your next challenge? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Purchase Ledger Team Leader to join our clients Finance department and take ownership of leading the Purchase Ledger team. Reporting to the Business Partner - Support Services, you will oversee the smooth processing of supplier invoices, payment runs, reconciliations, and reporting. This is a fantastic role for a motivated individual looking to make an impact in a supportive and values-driven business.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Provide overall supervision and direct line management for the Purchase Ledger team, ensuring high performance and professional development.
- Invoice Processing: Match supplier invoices to authorised orders, process invoices and credit notes accurately using Navision, and follow up on pending approvals.
- Supplier Reconciliations: Reconcile supplier statements to monthly ledger balances and resolve any discrepancies by liaising with suppliers.
- Payment Runs: Coordinate periodic payment runs (four per month) and assist with reporting on the payment process.
- Reporting: Deliver weekly, monthly, and annual reports on purchase ledger statistics and reconciliations.
- Service Excellence: Uphold company values-Service, Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Compassion, and Innovation-in all customer and supplier interactions.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable environment, with strong supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Proficiency with financial systems (experience with Navision is desirable).
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- A proactive approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering outstanding service.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team in a values-driven organisation.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a dedicated team, driving process improvements and efficiencies.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and have the leadership skills to drive success in our Purchase Ledger team, we want to hear from you!
Please apply today to be considered for this position, we are looking to hold interviews ASAP.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
