Purchase Ledger Team LeaderDerbyshire (3 days at site, 2 days remote)£30-33k (DOE) + Benefits including enhanced Annual Leave, flexible benefits scheme, excellent onsite facilities, and hybrid working model.

Eaton Syalon has been engaged to hire a Team Leader for our clients Purchase Ledger function, following internal progression within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to lead a small team of Purchase Ledger Assistants in a fast-paced environment.

As a Purchase Ledger Team Leader, you will play a critical role in overseeing the Accounts Payable process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in invoice and credit note processing while managing and developing your team. You’ll work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve escalated queries and support continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations a team of 4 ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices for the group.
• Ensure all invoices are processed with correct VAT and General Ledger coding.
• Lead and manage payment run checks and relevant submissions.
• Resolve complex invoice-related queries and ensure timely reconciliation of supplier accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Purchase Ledger function.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to your team to develop their skills and ensure high performance.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance duties as required.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role, ideally in a high-volume environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to build relationships across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop in a supportive and high growth business.. If you're keen to join a business that values its employees and provides clear routes for career development, we'd love to hear from you.