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Current Opportunities

Opportunity

Role
Purchase Ledger Supervisor
Location
Southend-on-Sea

Posted 9th September 2025

Purchase Ledger Supervisor

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to lead our Purchase Ledger team at our office in Southend-on-Sea. This role is central to keeping our finance operations running smoothly and presents a great opportunity to step into a position of responsibility within a fast-moving business.

The Job
As Purchase Ledger Supervisor, you will:

  • Supervise and support your team, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time
  • Handle escalated queries and complex issues with confidence
  • Liaise regularly with the Department Manager on performance and process improvements
  • Oversee invoice processing, scanning, posting, and quality control
  • Manage contractor queries, payments, and insurance documentation
  • Coordinate with other departments to resolve invoice and payment matters
  • Ensure sign-offs, invoice registers, and payment workflows are properly maintained
  • Oversee cheque payments, remittances, direct debits, and Gateway invoices
  • Efficiently carry out filing and administrative tasks when required

 

About You

  • Minimum 1 years’ experience in a Purchase Ledger supervisory role
  • Strong commercial awareness and a high level of accuracy
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to manage time effectively and balance multiple priorities
  • Detail-driven, organised, and confident in leading a team


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, with annual review
  • 23 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Company pension plan
  • Employee membership programmes & referral incentives
  • Seasonal company events
  • Training and sponsorship for relevant qualifications

 

Job location:   Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Hours:             37.5 hours per week shift pattern covering Monday to Saturday

How to apply

In writing please send CV & cover letter to:

HR Department Gateway Group Services Ltd
Gateway House
10 Coopers Way
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS2 5TE

By email please state the position you're applying for, to:

careers@gatewayplc.co.uk

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