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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK-BASED EXPERIENCE, AND NOT REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY. OTHERWISE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. PLEASE MEET ALL THE ‘ESSENTIAL CRITERIA’ FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
Company details and job overview:
Kenton Black Finance is recruiting on behalf of a Preston-based business that provides award-winning services across various sectors. The company values employee well-being, growth, and safety. They are hiring a Purchase Ledger Supervisor on a full-time, permanent basis, with hybrid working options.
Your role as the Purchase Ledger Supervisor includes:
1. Team Supervision:
* Manage and oversee the purchase ledger team, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks.
* Provide training and support to team members.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and high standards of accuracy.
1. Invoice Processing and Payments:
* Oversee the processing of supplier invoices, matching against purchase orders and delivery notes.
* Authorize payments following proper approval procedures.
* Log and file invoices systematically.
2. Supplier Relations:
* Maintain good relationships with suppliers and resolve issues promptly.
* Ensure timely payments according to terms.
* Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
3. Month-End & Year-End Activities:
* Assist with month-end closing activities related to purchase ledger.
* Record accruals, prepayments, and adjustments accurately.
* Support year-end audits with reports and documentation.
4. Reporting & Analysis:
* Prepare reports for management on ledger issues and trends.
* Analyze supplier accounts, payment performance, and cash flow.
* Help prepare aged creditor reports and minimize overdue payments.
5. Process Improvement & Compliance:
* Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
* Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and regulations.
Experience & Skills required:
* Minimum 2 years in a similar high-volume transactional role.
* Experience managing or supervising an accounts payable team.
* Strong relationship-building skills with suppliers and clients.
* Proficiency in IT, especially Excel.
* High attention to detail, work ethic, and accountability.
* Accurate data entry skills.
Salary & Benefits:
* £32,000 - £36,000
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Kenton Black Finance operates across the UK, specializing in finance recruitment from entry to executive levels, with offices in major UK cities. We are committed to connecting top finance talent with leading businesses.
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