Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Your new company Central Cardiff based business Your new role Full-time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per weekSalary: Dependent on experienceWe are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join a well-established business and its busy finance team.This is a hands-on role with responsibility for ensuring the purchase ledger runs accurately and efficiently, maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting the wider finance function.Key responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day purchase ledger function, ensuring transactions are processed accurately. Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Support the management of accounts payable and ensure suppliers are paid within agreed terms where possible. Prepare proposed supplier payment schedules. Review purchase ledger ageing and investigate outstanding items. Post and allocate supplier payments. Build strong relationships with suppliers and resolve queries promptly. Process and match invoices and assist with data entry. Review automatic GRNI matching and investigate discrepancies. Set up new supplier accounts. Liaise with other sites and departments across the wider business. Provide support with vehicle administration, including tax renewals, fines and insurance claims. Assist with general finance administration and ad hoc projects as required. What do you need to be considered? Previous experience within purchase ledger, accounts payable or a similar finance role is essential. Confident using Excel and accounting software. Strong attention to detail and good numerical accuracy. Comfortable reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies. Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable dealing directly with suppliers and colleagues across the business. What you will get in return Benefits 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays Company pension Company healthcare scheme On-site parking

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to take ownership of a busy ledger within an established and supportive finance team. What you'll need to succeed You will ideally have previous experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or a similar transactional finance role. You'll be organised, accurate and comfortable managing a high volume of invoices while communicating confidently with suppliers and internal teams. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk