Purchase Ledger Supervisor

This Purchase Ledger Supervisor role is working for a globally recognised business based in Chester.

Client Details

This fantastic business have a large shared service centre in Chester based within the full accountancy function you will work closely with finance, credit control, payroll and commercial finance. This is a successful, well-known employer that has a presence in 20 countries across the world.

Description

This role will include the following key responsibilities, over time this role is expected to grow.

• Manage the day-to-day activity of the European Accounts Payable function

• Receipt of invoices, verification, record of transaction and direct expense
• Processing of payments in a timely manner to ensure supplier continuity including sending out remittances to suppliers
• Reconciliation of accounts with suppliers statements
• Supplier and internal queries handling
• Enhancing Regions cashflow position by ensuring suppliers accounts are managed within the agreed credit limits
• Processing of Employee Expense Claims in line with the company's Travel policy
• Control of petty cash
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in job assignments and procedures to meet up with operational needs
• Creation of main policies and procedures for account payable team
• Resolve all payments or billing issues with vendors
• Coordinate and set up processes, as well as research technical accounts payable issues
• Ensure the accuracy of financial statements; post information at the end of every month; and also handle monthly closing of financial records
• Supervise a team of accounts payable staff to ensure they are following the laid down procedures
• Serve as link between the organization and government to provide information required when there is need for such information
• Conduct interview, hire, train, and evaluate every member of the Accounts payable department to boost performance and development
• Make available accounting records to operational staff; provide solution to financial questions/concerns to meet up the needs of the business
• Provide source accounting record for audit request or general ledger closes
• Create and implement goals, objectives, standards, and procedures for accounts payable team, together with departmental management personnel
• Stay current on accounts payable trends, and also focus on how industry trends will influence and support company's policy

Profile

To be considered for the Purchase Ledger Supervisor role, you must have the following skills, experience and education required:

• Experience in accounts payable working in a multi-currency business organisation

• GCSEs (A-C) including maths as a minimum.
• Degree in Accounting will be an added advantage.
• Strong Organisational and communication skills
• ERP knowledge is desirable
• Strong supervisory skills

Job Offer

The successful applicant for the Purchase Ledger Supervisor role will receive a market-leading package with great benefits, including:

• Competitive salary paying GBP25,000-28,000
• Company bonus structure
• 25 days holiday
• Flexible working
• Healthcare, dental, private medical
• Salary sacrifice benefits