Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited.; East Calder; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in West Lothian is seeking a Purchase Ledger Team Leader. The role involves leading a small team and managing sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Candidates should have strong accounting knowledge and experience in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a great opportunity for finance professionals looking to take the next step in their career.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing a small team in finance.
• Proven experience in a high-volume transactional environment.
• Strong knowledge of sales and purchase ledger processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop a team of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger staff.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, including invoice processing.
• Produce daily sales and margin reports for management.
• Conduct reconciliations on client and supplier accounts.
• Lead the month-end process and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well-established business in West Lothian as Purchase Ledger Team Leader. This is a varied position combining financial oversight with operational team management.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll support a small team and take ownership of the company's ledgers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all day-to-day finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop a small team of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger staff (circa. 3)
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers, including invoice processing and resolving discrepancies
• Produce daily sales and margin reports, highlighting variances for senior management
• Conduct reconciliations on client and supplier accounts
• Lead the month-end process and prepare financial reports as required
• Maintain compliance with procurement policy and oversee the purchase order system
• Hold regular team meetings and one-to-ones to support departmental objectives

About You

• Previous experience of supporting/supervising &/or managing a small team
• Proven experience in a fast-paced, high volume transactional environment
• Strong accounting knowledge and experience working within sales and purchase ledger
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and financial systems
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage priorities to meet deadlines
• Able to lead by example with the ability to motivate a team

  If you're a hands-on finance professional who enjoys variety and supporting a small, high volume transactional team, this role offers a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.