Counted Recruitment
Purchase Ledger Supervisor
Purchase Ledger Supervisor at Counted Recruitment, based in Coventry, West Midlands (Region), paying £35,000 - £40,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Coventry, West Midlands (Region)
- Closing date
- Sector
- Bookkeeper
About 18% above the going rate for bookkeeper
Reference 57467563
About the role
We are supporting a market-leading business based in Coventry, in their search for an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join their finance team on an initial 12 month contract basis. You will manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process, keep financial controls tight, and lead a small accounts payable team. You will have real scope to improve how the function runs, from getting more out of the accounting software to introducing automation and stronger internal controls. This position offers hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, train and motivate the purchase ledger team to hit daily targets
- Oversee high-volume invoice coding, matching and batching across departments
- Manage weekly and monthly BACS payment runs, making sure suppliers are paid on agreed terms
- Oversee monthly supplier statement reconciliations and ledger control accounts
- Resolve escalated supplier and budget-holder queries quickly
- Drive continuous improvement in software usage, automation and internal controls
- Confident user of Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUP)
This opportunity offers hybrid working, a culture which promotes work/life balance and a supportive team where you can help shape the function in the future. They offer modern offices, with free onsite parking and easy access by public transport.
Reference: 57467563 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Counted Recruitment
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