Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Looking for a new opportunity in accounts payable? Apointe Ltd has just the job for you! Our client in Maidenhead is seeking a seasoned Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join their team. As a star candidate, you'll have experience in accounts payable and direct report management.

In this role, you'll report to the Purchase Ledger Manager and oversee purchase ledger activity for the group. It's a great opportunity to make a big impact and ensure the highest service levels for the business operation. And don't just take our word for it - our past candidates have all enjoyed the atmosphere and excelled in at this company.

Responsibilities include:

• Being a strong second in charge for when the PL Manager is dealing with other issues.
• Manage team of purchase ledger administrators to deliver expected levels of performance, dealing with staff fairly, ensuring work is allocated evenly and sufficient cover for absences.
• Ownership of the Purchase Ledger inbox and helping the team prioritize workload.
• Checking invoices are being processed by the team correctly and to the correct GL codes.
• Weekly payment runs for two companies within the business.
• Ad-hoc same Day payments In Barclays.
• Aged creditors - reviewing and actioning any outstanding items, debit balances, missing invoices, payments taken. Reconciling DD accounts.
• Will be responsible for processing Lease invoices, Council taxes and reconciling utility accounts.
• Supplier statements approx. 200-250 per month - we are not being initiative-taking and instead are reactivating when an account goes on stop.
• Registering and verifying CIS Suppliers on HMRC.
• Communicate with vendors and reject incorrect invoices and get them reissued.
• Checking invoices are being processed by the team correctly and to the correct GL codes.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Previous experience supervising a team of transactional staff.
• Knowledge of Business central/Navision preferred.
• CIS knowledge preferred.
• Positive attitude and keen to learn.
• Ability to use initiative and think outside the box.
• Methodical, accurate and able to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills
• Team player adaptable and keen to help.
• Keen eye to detail
• Able to work within a fast-paced environment.
• Happy with occasional travel around the country.