Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who enjoys leading a team but still likes to be hands-on?

We're recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Team Leader to join a growing business based in Wetherby. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll lead a team of three Purchase Ledger Clerks, ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day processing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that's investing in its finance function, with a combination of manual processes and automated invoice systems, giving you the chance to help drive efficiencies and continuous improvement.

• Leading, motivating and supporting a team of three Purchase Ledger Clerks.
• Managing the day-to-day purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Remaining hands-on with invoice processing, matching, batching and coding.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and reconciling supplier statements.
• Resolving supplier queries and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Supporting month-end activities and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and maximise the use of automation.
• Working closely with the Financial Controller to ensure an efficient and well-managed finance function.

• Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience supervising or mentoring a small team.
• A hands-on approach with a willingness to support the team during busy periods.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience using finance systems and good Microsoft Excel skills.

• Hybrid working.
• A supportive and collaborative finance team.
• The opportunity to influence processes and help shape the future of the purchase ledger function.
• A varied role offering both leadership and operational responsibility.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

If you're looking for a role where you can lead from the front, make a real impact, and be part of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.