Accounts Payable Supervisor
JOB_53319914708812Job type
PermanentLocation
LiverpoolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Energy, Utilities & MiningPay
Up to £35K
Accounts Payable Supervisor | Up to £35K + Bonus Scheme | Liverpool
Job Title: Purchase Ledger Supervisor
Location: Liverpool
Up to £35,000 per annum + Bonus Scheme
Benefits:
Interested? Click apply now or email your CV to lauren.taylor1@hays.com
Location: Liverpool
Up to £35,000 per annum + Bonus Scheme
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Annual salary reviews
- Casual dress code
- Social office culture with regular team activities
Overview
A well-established and growing organisation is seeking a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to lead their accounts payable function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger experience and leadership skills to join a collaborative and friendly finance team.
A well-established and growing organisation is seeking a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to lead their accounts payable function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger experience and leadership skills to join a collaborative and friendly finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the purchase ledger team, providing guidance and support
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, particularly for vehicle parts, fuel, maintenance, and workshop services
- Manage fuel usage records, run daily fuel reports, and post related supplier invoices weekly
- Match and code invoices in line with the company’s nominal structure.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and collaborate with internal departments to resolve payment/invoice issues
- Produce weekly purchase order reports summarising spend by supplier and vehicle, reviewing nominal coding accuracy and analysing year-to-date figures and weekly averages
- Work closely with fleet and workshop managers to resolve purchase order or invoice queries
- Manage supplier payment runs and ensure timely processing, including posting payments and recording daily direct debits
- Post and reconcile company credit card transactions monthly, liaising with internal teams for supporting documentation
- Reconcile intercompany accounts and raise recharges for accurate cost allocation
- Monitor aged creditor reports and follow up on outstanding balances
- Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and ledger reconciliations
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation and responses
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a purchase ledger/accounts payable role, ideally in a high-volume environment and in a supervisory capacity
- Strong working knowledge of purchase ledger systems and financial processes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels
- Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload under pressure
- Confident user of Microsoft Excel
Desirable:
- AAT qualification (or working towards)
- Experience using Sage 200
- Familiarity with vehicle workshop and depot-related purchasing processes
- Experience in waste management, logistics, or fleet services industries
Interested? Click apply now or email your CV to lauren.taylor1@hays.com
Accounts Payable SupervisorJOB_533199147088122025-07-182025-10-16
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