Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Lioncroft Wholesale Limited was formed in 2020 after being bought out from the wider East End Foods’ business. The wholesale business has a turnover of £150m and currently operates across two sites. The business has a diverse customer base, offers over 10,000 product lines within the food, beverage and the home sector and has a strong supplier base of c300 suppliers.

Main Duties

• Accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, purchase order and GRN matching.
• Manage Direct Debit accounts ensuring that all invoices and payments are allocated in a timely manner.
• Ensure supplier statement reconciliations are performed monthly for suppliers.
• Regular review of aged creditors ensuring any issues identified are addressed promptly.
• Prepare and process the weekly payment run for approval ensuring all suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed terms.
• Setting up of new supplier accounts.
• Monthly reconciliation of Company credit cards.
• Manage the internal supplier e-mail Inbox responding to and resolving supplier queries promptly.
• Supervise, assist and develop a small AP team of 2
• Support month-end close activities relating to payables
• Maintain robust financial controls across the AP function and assist with other ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within Accounts Payable, ideally at a Supervisory level and working with a large volume suppliers and invoices.
• Proficient in Excel skills i.e. vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy with a strong attention to detail and the ability to plan & prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive “can-do” approach, with a desire to work at pace.
• Ability to improve, refine and implement new processes as required

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in a fast-moving environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics would be beneficial

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