We are currently seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to join an established group, with continued growth plans. As Purchase Ledger Manager you will pro-actively lead a team across a couple of companies within the group. The ideal candidate will possess full end to end knowledge of the purchase ledger function and proven leadership skills to ensure the team efficiently handle substantial volumes of supplier invoices, managing payments and queries and leading the Purchase Ledger Team. This permanent role offers a flexible working pattern with core hours and a maximum of 2 days working from home, after probation, if required.
Responsibilities:
* Manage PL processes effectively from invoice receipt to payment using different systems.
* Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
* Key stakeholder involvement in implementation and set up of controls over purchase ordering system and ongoing management of matching of supplier invoices to purchase orders
* Analyse and understand balances on supplier accounts.
* Reconcile key supplier statements of account on a monthly or quarterly basis.
* Monitors debit balances within the purchase ledger, maintaining quality control and ensuring timely payment allocation.
* Identify and ensure supplier queries are addressed effectively across the team, with support from other departments where needed.
* Ensure supplier accounts are set up and maintained correctly in the accounti...