Purchase Ledger Manager - Immediate Start
Location: Chelmsford
Pay Rate: £16.00 - £19.00 per hour (DOE)
Job Type: Temporary - Immediate Start (Potential for Permanent)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM office based
Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager looking to take full ownership of the accounts payable function? In this role, you'll oversee all aspects of the purchase ledger, ensuring timely invoice processing, payments, and supplier reconciliations while maintaining strong financial controls and procedures across the business
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the purchase ledger function across all sites, ensuring smooth operations
Monitor and manage aged creditor reports, ensuring timely supplier payments
Oversee weekly and monthly spend reporting
Work collaboratively with finance, procurement, and stakeholders to resolve supplier queries and escalations
Prepare and process regular and ad-hoc payments
Ensure invoices align with purchase orders and are correctly approved
Set up and maintain supplier accounts
Implement and maintain strong financial controls for the purchasing function
Ensure adherence to authorisation processes
Process high-volume purchase invoices, ensuring accurate coding
Support the annual audit process, reconciling accounts payable balances
Maintain strong supplier relationships, handling queries and disputes efficiently
Comply with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality policiesEssential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience managing a purchase ledger function
Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, reconciliations, and financial systems
Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships internally and externally
Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload
A problem-solving mindset focused on continuous improvement and efficiencyDesirable Skills & Experience:
AAT Level 2, equivalent, or QBE
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role
Strong understanding of accounting functionsThis role requires someone with proven experience in purchase ledger management, who is ready to hit the ground running! If you would like to be considered please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch. #accountsjobs