Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Exceptional opportunity to join this large and prestigious organisation in the heart of Bristol in their modern, spacious offices. They are seeking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Supervisor with a strong track record of success in this field, to join their accomplished Accounts team. Your remit would be to manage the workflow and all aspects of the Purchase ledger function of the organisation and to correctly account for and monitor the resulting expenditure transactions. In addition the role would supervise the payments process and ensure that all the suppliers are paid according to their agreed terms of business.

This is a unique role....hands-on mixed with a flair for management. Thus, we are seeking a reliable, conscientious individual who is keen to make his/her mark within a company that will give early recognition and always looks to promote from within. There will be a strong focus on identifying opportunities for making process improvements and enhancing service provision. The post will report to a Director and  will be responsible for the supervision of 2 staff.

 Main responsibility will include:

• Maintaining suppliers accounts in Purchase Ledger.
  
• Advising departments on terms offered to suppliers, VAT, duties, most efficient and cost effective method of payments.
  
• Regular communication with departmental heads with regard to queries, overdue payments, missing invoices.
  
• Maintaining a good working relationship with suppliers achieved through a regular contact via email or telephone.
  
• Motivating Purchase Ledger team through effective feedback on performance, coaching and the provision of appropriate development.
  
• To proactively look for and make systems/process/service improvements.
  
• To support wider continuous improvement, by challenging the status quo and promoting ideas in a constructive way.
  
• Reviewing of purchase ledger reports on Sage as required to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
  
• Reconciling monthly suppliers statements and following up discrepancies.
  
• Preparing and processing payment runs (cheques and BACS).
  
• Supervision of two Accounts Clerks to ensure timely payments to suppliers and a smooth closure of monthly accounting period.
  

 You will be either an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk who wants to take a step up the ladder or an established Supervisor still keen to develop your skills in a demanding environment. You may be AAT Qualified seeking to specialize in a niche role. Either way, the client will want to see a successful track record in Purchase Ledger and advanced Excel skills. Also you will be commercially astute and able to combine customer focus with sound judgement.