Purchase Ledger Supervisor

The Cornish Bakery Limited; Paulton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative growing bakery based in Paulton is seeking a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to lead the purchase ledger team and enhance finance operations. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with experience in a fast-paced finance department. The successful candidate will manage supplier accounts, assist with invoice processing, and collaborate with various stakeholders. The company offers a range of benefits, including a discount on food and drink, generous holiday, and various health perks.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drink

Up to 33 days of holiday

Bespoke reward system for discounts

Employer funded health services

Paid birthday day off

Company Sick Pay

Competitive bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing accounts with high detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lead and support a purchase ledger team.
• Familiarity with invoice processing and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchase ledger team and support supplier account management.
• Assist with invoice processing and ledger management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Drive changes in processes to support business growth.

Skills

Highly organized

Great communication skills

Experience in a fast-paced finance department

Management experience

Basic knowledge of Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Outstanding to Work For as accredited by Best Companies

Full-time hours

£30,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)

Would you like to work for an innovative growing business that likes to challenge the norm? A place where people are empowered to deliver excellence and make a difference?

Are you looking to join a great support team driven by values and culture?

Can you multi-task, working efficiently and flexibly to provide the best service?

About us

Here at the Cornish Bakery, we want to redefine what a bakery is, does and can be. At our heart we are for and about people, a part of the local community with our purpose being, to nourish people.

We strongly believe in our values, and these are what make us stand out from the crowd. Keep it Simple, Be Yourself and Aim Higher is part of our DNA.

Due to the growth of the business, our busy multi-skilled finance team based in Paulton, who provide support to our growing number of bakeries across the country, are looking for a Purchase Ledger Supervisor.

As Purchase Ledger Supervisor you will:

• Lead our purchase ledger team, supporting them to confidently manage our supplier accounts.
• Support with invoice processing, account reconciliations and ledger management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Identify and drive changes in processes and procedures to support the rapid growth of our business.

What we are looking for:

• Highly organised, with experience managing accounts, to a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Great communication skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced finance department.
• Background of management experience.
• Basic knowledge of Excel.

When you join the Cornish Bakery, you’ll benefit from:

• 50% discount on food and drink.
• Up to 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays), pro rata if necessary.
• Pasty Perks – our bespoke reward system that offers discounts and savings on your favourite brands.
• Access to our Hardship Fund to help when you really need it.
• Employer funded health and wellbeing services, with access to a 24/7 GP line, Employee Assistance Program and discounted gym memberships.
• Employer funded healthcare cash plan, with money off optical and dental treatment.
• Paid birthday day off.
• Member of the shareholder fund (service dependent).
• Company Sick Pay.
• A competitive bonus scheme, based on bakery results we achieve together.
• Plus a few more!

Values

Here at the Cornish Bakery, we strongly believe in our values, and these are what make us stand out from the crowd. Keep it Simple, Be Yourself and Aim Higher is part of our DNA.

All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Interviews w/c 5th January 2026