Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Core3 are delighted to partner with a market-leading and growing business to recruit a Purchase Ledger Team Leader opportunity in Westbury, Wiltshire. £30-38,000 DOE. Full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Our client is a well-established and values-led organisation operating across multiple entities within a group structure. Their team is collaborative, ambitious, and proud of the positive culture they've built. With a strong focus on internal progression and continuous improvement, this is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people and improving processes.

You'll be stepping into a business that actively invests in its people, prioritises wellbeing, and is recognised nationally as a great place to work.

As Purchase Ledger Team Leader, you'll lead a small but busy accounts payable team responsible for maintaining accurate ledgers across several group businesses. You'll be trusted to coach and develop the team, support the Finance Manager, and deliver accurate, timely reporting to senior stakeholders.

This is a varied and rewarding leadership role in a fast-paced environment where you'll help shape a positive team culture and improve operational efficiency.

Your key responsibilities will include:

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  Leading and overseeing the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function

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  Acting as deputy to the Finance Manager on all purchase ledger matters

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  Managing and resolving escalated supplier and ledger queries

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  Ensuring deadlines are met and the month-end process runs smoothly

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  Supporting and developing your team through coaching, training, and regular 1:1s

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  Leading onboarding and training for new hires and supporting performance reviews

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  Producing regular reports and reconciliations including aged creditors, supplier statements, and duplicate invoice checks

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  Maintaining and improving processes across verification, reconciliations, and held invoice resolution

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  Collaborating with finance and operational colleagues to drive best practice

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  Supporting with ad-hoc finance tasks and projects as needed

You're an experienced purchase ledger professional who thrives in a leadership role. You bring structure, energy, and confidence to your work and are passionate about supporting others to succeed. You're someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and delivering high standards in a busy, team-oriented finance environment.

You will be able to demonstrate:

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  Experience leading or supervising within a purchase ledger/accounts payable team

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  Confidence working across a multi-entity/group structure

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  Strong communication and motivational skills

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  High attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset

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  Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems

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  A proactive and collaborative approach to work

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  Ability to lead, plan, delegate, and report effectively

This is a business that truly looks after its people. In return for your hard work and leadership, you'll benefit from:

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  Competitive salary depending on experience

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  23 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)

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  An additional day off for your birthday

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  Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

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  Four times death in service cover

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  Auto-enrolment pension

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  Branded uniform and boot allowance

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  Wellness and employee assistance programmes, including 24/7 GP access and mental health support

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  Long-service recognition

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  Annual appraisals and access to internal training hub

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  Reward and recognition schemes

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  A workplace officially recognised as a Great Place to Work in the UK

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to [email protected] // [email protected]. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full job listings.