Purchase Ledger Supervisor / Senior Accounts Payable
£30,000 – £38,000 | Hybrid | Horncastle, Lincolnshire
We're partnering with a well-established, multi-site UK business that is strengthening its finance function and looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to take ownership of Accounts Payable.
This is a true supervisory role — suited to an experienced Senior AP / Purchase Ledger Supervisor who wants responsibility, influence, and the chance to bring structure and consistency to a busy AP function.
The Opportunity As Purchase Ledger Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the smooth running of the purchase ledger, supervising a small team and acting as the go-to person for all AP matters.
You'll remain hands-on, while also setting standards, improving processes, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Key responsibilities include:
Supervising and supporting the Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable team
Ensuring timely and accurate processing of ~2,500 invoices per month
Reviewing and approving payment runs
Acting as the escalation point for supplier queries
Providing accurate data for weekly cash flow reporting
Identifying and implementing process improvements
Maintaining strong controls and consistency across the ledger
Working within an established ERP system
About You
This role will suit a Purchase Ledger Supervisor or Senior AP who:
Has proven experience supervising an AP / Purchase Ledger function
Is confident managing different experience levels within a team
Enjoys improving processes and raising standards
Is organised, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Has solid Excel and general IT skills
Takes a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
This role is not suitable for candidates without supervisory responsibility.
Location & Working Pattern Based near Horncastle, Lincolnshire
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Typical hours: 8:00–4:00 / 8:30–4:30 / 9:00–5:00
Initially office-based to embed and stabilise the function
Hybrid working is available once established (typically 3 days onsite / 2 WFH)
What's on Offer Salary of £30,000 – £38,000
Pension matched up to 8%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Health and wellbeing support
A role with genuine ownership and influence
Interested?
For more information or a confidential discussion about this Purchase Ledger Supervisor opportunity, please apply or contact us directly.
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