Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Sandicliffe Ltd.; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive company in Loughborough seeks a Purchase Ledger Controller/Supervisor to lead the purchase ledger function. The role involves managing a team, ensuring accurate processing of supplier invoices, and driving efficiency in financial processes. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in accounts payable with strong organisational skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Pension scheme with company contribution

Opportunities for professional development and progression

Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing and parts

Employee wellbeing support

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable with supervisory responsibility.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills to prioritise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the purchase ledger team.
• Ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor supplier payment runs and cash allocations.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Finance systems knowledge

Proactivity in process improvement

Tools

Keyloop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Purchase Ledger Controller / Supervisor – Sandicliffe Loughborough

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working hours: Monday – Friday 9-5:30pm & 7 Saturdays throughout the year 9-12:30pm

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-focused Purchase Ledger Supervisor / Controller to lead our purchase ledger/Accounts Payable function at our Loughborough site. You will oversee the end-to-end purchase ledger process, supervise a small team, ensure accurate and timely supplier invoice processing, maintain strong supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement of processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the purchase ledger team: monitor workloads, provide coaching, and support development.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies and follow up aged creditor reports.
• Monitor and control supplier payment runs, direct debits, and cash allocations.
• Work closely with internal departments (workshops, procurement, service) to resolve invoice / payment queries.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, ledger reconciliations and audit support.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
• Produce regular reports on spend, supplier activity, coding accuracy and aged liabilities.
• Support daily ad-hoc payment routine.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in purchase ledger / accounts payable, ideally with supervisory or team lead responsibility.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with finance systems (e.g., Keyloop) and Microsoft Excel.
• Keyloop System knowledge preferred but not essential.
• Motivated to drive continuous improvement and deliver high standards of service.

Why Join Sandicliffe?

At Sandicliffe, we believe in investing in our people. You’ll join a supportive team where your contribution is valued, and you’ll have access to:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension scheme with company contribution
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing and parts
• Employee wellbeing support
• Inclusive and friendly culture — we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences and identities

How to Apply

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to work with a respected name in the automotive sector, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become our next Purchase Ledger Supervisor / Controller at Sandicliffe Loughborough.