Purchase Ledger Supervisor - #2111400

Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business based north of Leeds city centre, for an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join their finance team on a maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on and organised finance professional to take ownership of the purchase ledger function, while supervising a small team and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of accounts payable operations.

• Supervising the purchase ledger team and overseeing daily workflow
• Managing the end-to-end purchase ledger process
• Ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time
• Handling supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries
• Supporting payment runs and ensuring deadlines are met
• Monitoring processes and identifying improvements to enhance efficiency
• Assisting with month-end close activities related to accounts payable
• Building strong working relationships with internal departments and external suppliers

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger Supervisor or senior accounts payable role
• Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase ledger processes
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively
• Previous experience within manufacturing or a similar fast-paced environment would be advantageous
• Proficient in finance systems and Excel

• Fixed-term contract covering maternity leave
• Onsite working needed minimum 3 days a week
• Based north of Leeds city centre
• Opportunity to join a reputable and supportive business
• Immediate or short-notice candidates highly desirable

If you are an experienced purchase ledger professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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