Purchase Ledger Team Leader | Permanent | Belfast
Reed Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working with a successful client in the outskirts of Belfast city centre who are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Team Leader to join their finance team.
This is a permanent opportunity, office based and the hours of work 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Reporting to the Assistant Accountant, the Purchase Ledger Team Leader will have a strong background in the finance function as well as success in delivering and implementing value-added improvement projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
Oversee the purchase ledger function, ensuring the processing of supplier invoices, payment runs and appropriate reconciliations
Coordinate, guide and train the Purchase Ledger team
Manage key supplier accounts and ensure timely processing of supplier payment
Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to resolve queries and discrepancies
Assist with cash flow forecasting
Investigation of costs that fall outside of acceptable parameters
Working with the finance team on producing current KPIs reports
Continuously review opportunities for internal control enhancement within administrative processes
Lead and manage, value added, process improvement projects within the Finance department
Collaborate with other functions to identify and deliver process improvement initiatives
Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and project when needed
The Person:
5+ years of experience in an office administration environment, preferably within Purchase Ledger
3 – 5 Years people management experience
Possess strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to prioritise with strong attention to detail, organising and planning skills
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders
Sound knowledge of financial principles
Possess 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English · Proficiency in Excel · Experience with ERP systems and financial software
Benefits:
Competitive salary, enhanced pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, long service awards, job security, company sick pay, enhanced maternity pay / paternity pay are among some of the company benefits.
Get in Touch:
If you have the relevant experience and would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity and apply, please get in touch asap with Lizzy Lyons on and email an up to date cv to . You can also contact me in confidence on Linkedin.
