Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Sewell Wallis are working with a successful and growing business in Harrogate who are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Team Leader to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Team Leader to oversee and support a team of seven in our client's dynamic finance department. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys mentoring, problem-solving, and driving process improvements while ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function.

What will you be doing?

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of seven purchase ledger clerks, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Manage payment runs, supplier statement reconciliations, and resolution of invoice queries.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement and finance teams, to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Monitor team performance, set objectives, and provide regular feedback to support professional development.

What skills are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a high-volume purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Ideally leadership or supervisory experience, however this is not essential.
• A full understanding of the P2P routine and the implications/impact of any related activities (including the application of payment terms) and any associated accounting routines.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

What's on offer?

• £34,000 per annum + annual bonus
• Hybrid working, 3 days in the office, 2 at home
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of public holidays
• Lovely modern offices with an on-site gym
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent team environment
• Working alongside and getting support from an exceptional Head of Transactional Finance and Accounts Payable Manager.

If you are interested, please contact Emma Johnsen.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.