We’re looking for a hardworking, driven and passionate candidate to join our Finance Team as a Purchase Ledger Supervisor as we get set for further growth in 2025. Reporting to the Group Financial Accountant the Purchase Ledger Supervisor is fully accountable for the whole supplier payment process, from purchase orders through to invoices, supplier statement reconciliations and payments. You will provide an indispensable service to the finance team, underpinning the wider financial stability of the business through robust processes and systems. The role of a Purchase Ledger Supervisor is to provide a professional and efficient service to the finance function and wider ops team, monitoring how much is owed at all times and providing accurate financial information to the Group Financial Controller and CFO as needed. You will be responsible for performing a variety of financial and administrative duties, maintaining accurate records and remaining compliant with all laws and company policies at all times. As a Purchase Ledger Supervisor, you will have high ethics, integrity and accountability working daily to support and maintain the financial health of our business. Day to Day you will be responsible for: These will include, but are not limited to the following duties: · Leadership of the existing purchase ledger team members, including conducting appraisals, monitoring productivity and relevant metrics · Assist in the update of policies and procedures, and in identifying improvements to financial processing controls · Maintain spreadsheets or other financial records, as required. · Assist in monthly processes, analysis and reporting · Be proactive in resolution of any queries, dealing with both internal and external customers. · Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested. Team: · Matching and coding invoices · Making payments via BACS and FPS. · Setting up of new supplier accounts · Maintaining supplier account details across all company systems. · Data entry · Process purchase invoices on receipt including validating them against authorised purchase orders and goods received notes. · Reconcile supplier statements to the purchase ledger. · Maintain and review the purchase ledger periodically to identify and correct any discrepancies. · Liaise with suppliers and resolve any queries regarding outstanding payments. · Provide support and training on the financial information systems and processing as required. · Posting of supplier payments into the accounts system within 24 hours of payment · Posting and reconciling credit card statements To be considered for this role you must have: · The ability to handle and resolve queries within a timely manner through effective communication & liaising with internal and external stakeholders. · Ability to resolve and reconcile issues using your own initiate by identifying sources of errors, making retrospective corrections and ensuring that appropriate changes are put in place to prevent reoccurrence. · Highly competent in analysis and interpretation of information. · Highly numerate with high degree of accuracy. · Ability to work to tight deadlines. · Prepared to take ownership and responsibility of tasks and outputs. · Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. · Good organisation and administrative skills with attention to detail. · Knowledge of financial controls and accounting standards. · Intermediate Excel skills (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP) · Communicates effectively and has excellent written and verbal skills. · Develops strong working relationships with colleagues & line managers. · Able to multitask, is organised and has good time management. · Good general accounting with sound debit and credit comprehension and reconciliations experience. · Experienced working in a financial control environment and able to demonstrate understanding of accounting issues. · Experience in the use of financial software. Who is Host & Stay? Host & Stay is based in Saltburn-by-the-sea and provides full service holiday home property management to over 1300 properties across the UK. Host & Stay was born from a love and passion for property, and a desire to lead the change in an age old industry. Our vision is simple, to help property owners maximise their income, maximise their returns, and reduce their fees and their hassle. We’re on a mission to make the UK one of the most popular, guest centric holiday destinations in the world – but not at the expense of holiday homeowners paying high management fees and seeing very little, if any return on their investments. We want our customers and communities to succeed and thrive. Why choose us? The team here at Host & Stay genuinely care about the work we do to transform the lives of our customers, and we think this is a pretty big reason to love your career at Host & Stay. Our people are our best asset, so we want to make sure your wellbeing is the best it can be. Our responsibilities as an employer extend beyond the workplace, we want to make sure we can help and support you when you need it most. Benefits(As Per Job Grade): · Employee Discounts · Cycle to work scheme · Electric Salary Sacrifice Car scheme · Employee Assist Programme · Health Cash Plan · Death in Service · Pay Protection · Paid Volunteering Day Any Questions? If you have access requirements you would like us to be aware of, please contact the Recruitment Team on e: recruitmenthostandstay.co.uk - we will be happy to help We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.