Role OverviewKey Responsibilities: Invoice Management: Manage accounts payable processes effectively from invoice receipt to payment across several different systems and data sources. Timely Invoice Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices. Supplier Account Analysis: Analyse and comprehend balances on supplier accounts. Statement Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile each supplier’s statement of account on a monthly or quarterly basis. Debit Balance Resolution: Proactively address debit balances within the purchase ledger, maintaining quality control and ensuring timely payment allocation. Supplier queries: ensure these are addressed effectively across the team, with support from operational colleagues where needed. Supplier accounts: ensure supplier accounts are set up and maintained correctly in the accounting systems. Shared Inbox: ability to manage and oversee high volume supplier communications and queries via a shared inbox. Purchase Ledger team management: oversee and support purchase ledger staff. Month-End Processes: Collaborate on month-end tasks, including prepayments, accruals, and journal postings, working within an agreed month end timetable. Payment Processing: Set up payments using banking software and process payment runs. Credit Card Expense Management: Analyse and post credit card receipts and expenses. Bank Postings: Prepare and process bank postings. Support for Audits and Tax Compliance: Assist with analysis requests related to year-end audits and tax computations. Reporting and Analysis: Generate reports on accounts payable metrics as needed. Compliance and Controls: Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations. Implement and maintain strong internal controls. Ad Hoc Tasks: Assist with any additional departmental tasks as required. About the RolePurchase Ledger Manager Tewkesbury (hybrid working available) Full-time, permanent Salary: £30-35k We are currently seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in accounting, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as manage a team. As Purchase Ledger Manager, your primary responsibility will involve efficiently handling a substantial volume of supplier invoices and managing payments. Benefits 25 days annual leave Your birthday off 6% company pension contribution Bike to Work Scheme Medicash Health plan Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental leave 2 voluntary days per year Long Service Awards Employee Wellbeing Seminars CPD opportunities Professional memberships paid for (role dependent) Essential SkillsEssential experience: Minimum of 5 years in a similar role Good proficiency in Excel. Experience of working within an ERP system. Ability to prioritise effectively, both for own workload and across the team. A high degree of accuracy and meticulousness. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Problem-Solving and Accountability: This role requires autonomy, decision-making, and ownership. AAT qualified Desirable experience: ACCA/CIMA part qualified