Purchase ledger team leader

Reed Accountancy are proud to be working with growing business in East Leeds who are recruiting a Purchase Ledger Team Leader to join their team. You will provide daily supervision of the Purchase Ledger team to ensure timely payment and processing of invoices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assign daily tasks to the team, providing guidance and coaching
* Train new team members when required
* Aid team members in resolving issues by seeking clarification from internal and external sources
* Conduct weekly BACS payment runs and ad hoc faster payments to ensure timely payments
* Supervise the supplier maintenance process, including the addition of new suppliers and amendments
* Oversee invoice/PO dispute resolution process
* Ensure internal KPIs are met
* Act as the main point of contact for team escalations, complex queries and managing supplier issues.
* Undertake Accounts Payable duties when required
* Assist the manager in refining team processes and controls

You will need to demonstrate:

* Able to demonstrate strong progression in their career to date
* Driven, hardworking and team player
* Sage 200 experience (desirable)
* Proven experience in a purchase ledger supervisory or team leader position
* Accounts payable experience in a high volume, fast paced environment