Accounts Ledger Supervisor

Optimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively to recruit an experienced Accounts Ledger Supervisor for a fast paced, growth client based in Wakefield.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, as Accounts Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance department, overseeing a team of three transactional finance staff, providing leadership, guidance, and hands-on support as needed. You will be responsible for the overall integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial ledgers and the governance and supervision of the transactional finance function.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Supervising, mentoring, and developing a small team.

* Overseeing daily transactional finance activities including purchase ledger, sales ledger, VAT and bank reconciliations.

* Ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and receipts.

* Reviewing and approving reconciliations, journals, and month-end tasks.

* Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices.

* Providing training, support, and performance feedback to team members.

* Ensuring compliance with internal controls and company financial procedures.

* Other ad hoc duties as required.

You must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

* Previous experience supervising or mentoring staff within a finance environment is essential.

* A strong understanding of transactional accounting processes is required, particularly accounts payable and receivable.

* Excellent communication and organisational skills.

* A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.

* An ability to dig amongst the weeds to identify and improve process and rectify issues.

* You will be confident using accounting software and Excel.

Salary up to £35k plus benefits depending on skills and experiences