Purchase Ledger Supervisor

Job Introduction

At Gleeson Homes, our relationship with each of our suppliers is important to us. We aim to pay our suppliers promptly and efficiently. We are also on an ambitious growth journey, and we continue to look for ways to improve our processes to support that growth. The successful candidate will therefore need to be both a key point of co-ordination to ensure coverage of the purchase ledger, assisting in the day to day management of the department, and also play an active role in system and process development and change management. This will involve working closely with the AP Manger and sub-contract ledger supervisor, along with the wider business.

Role Responsibility

• Manage a team of cost controllers, providing day to day support, training and guidance
• Maintain purchase ledger database
• Contribute to the development of processes and procedures
• Ensure all supplier invoices are processed in accordance with described processes and ensure that invoices are paid to agreed terms
• Manage the processing of weekly payment runs  
• Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve payment/invoice issues etc
• Supporting the team with the reconciliation of vendor accounts
• Assisting with the monthly reporting requirements
• Assisting and supporting the AP manager in their tasks

The Ideal Candidate

• Must have experience managing and developing people (ideally at least 3 years)
• Strong excel capability is essential, along with MS office products
• Great interpersonal, communication and leadership skills are required to succeed in role as you will be dealing with both internal and external customers representing the company.
• The ability to work to deadlines
• Self-motivated, resilient, and flexible
• Knowledge of the COINS Accounting System would be ideal but not essential as full training will be given.

Package Description

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan 

Why Gleeson?

Gleeson Homes