An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well-established business in West Lothian as Purchase/Sales Ledger Supervisor. This is a varied position combining financial oversight with operational team support.
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
- 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
- Proven experience in a fast-paced, high volume transactional environment
- Strong accounting knowledge and experience working within sales and purchase ledger
- Precious experience of supporting/supervising &/or managing a small team
- 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 and support 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.