Purchase Ledger Supervisor (Accounts Payable)

About the role

The Purchase Ledger Supervisor will lead the accounts payable team in Milton Keynes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. You will be closely involved in the end‑to‑end purchase ledger process while driving efficiency and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Accounts Payable team in daily operations.
• Oversee accurate processing of supplier invoices in the ERP system.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes and review coding accuracy.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and maintain purchase ledger accuracy.
• Prepare and review payment runs for approval and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Handle supplier and internal queries professionally.
• Support month‑end closing processes and reporting requirements.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in team performance.
• Contribute to automation and system‑enhancement initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising or supporting an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger team.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end AP processes, including invoices, payments, reconciliations and VAT.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience resolving supplier queries effectively.
• Confidence in reviewing reconciliations and financial data.
• Exposure to process‑improvement or system projects is desirable.

Required skills

• ERP system

What we offer

• Salary range £35,000‑£45,000 per year.
• Four days per week onsite in Milton Keynes.
• Opportunity to work on automation and process‑improvement projects.