Purchase Ledger Supervisor / AP Team Leader

Purchase Ledger Supervisor / AP Team Leader – Luton

£30,000-£35,000 | Permanent | Growing Business

Ready to step into a role where you actually lead the payables function? As the new Payables lead, you'll take charge of the purchase ledger, guide a small team, and keep supplier payments running like clockwork.

What you'll be doing

Running the day to day purchase ledger as the go to AP Team Leader for a team of 3
Making sure invoices are coded, matched and processed accurately
Keeping supplier payments on schedule and within terms
Signing off reconciliations and tidying up supplier accounts
Handling payment runs and supporting month-end deadlines
Reviewing VAT, staff expenses and internal controls
Resolving supplier and internal queries quickly and professionally
Leading improvements across AP automation, processes, new systems
Coaching and developing the Accounts Payable Assistants

What you'll bring

You'll come in with solid AP experience, ideally already working as a Purchase Ledger Supervisor or Supplier Payments Coordinator. You're organised, detail driven, confident with systems (ERP + Excel), great with people, and comfortable leading by example. (NetSuite Experience is a Bonus)

What's in it for you

£35K – £40K
Pension & life assurance
33 days holiday incl. bank holidays
Discounts, wellbeing app & employee support program
Cash prize competitions
On-site parking
Supportive, people focused cultureIf you want a hands on leadership role where you can shape the AP function and genuinely make an impact, this one's for you