Purchase Ledger Manager
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- England,North West,Lancashire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
Are you a natural leader with a sharp eye for detail and a love of numbers? Do you thrive in a fast-paced finance environment and get satisfaction from keeping processes running like clockwork? If so, this one could be right up your street.
You’ll be reporting to the Head of Transactional Finance and leading a small but critical team responsible for accurate, timely payments and robust financial processes.
The role:
*Leading and developing a team of Accounts Payable professionals to deliver high-quality results every day
*Managing the full AP function, including weekly and monthly payment runs, creditor reconciliations, and expense approvals
*Ensuring financial transactions are recorded and reported accurately, in line with policies and deadlines
*Driving process improvements across purchase order, expenses, and supplier management systems
*Building strong relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors, and internal stakeholders
*Supporting month-end close activities, reporting, and variance analysis
*Taking ownership of AP processes during new acquisitions and system upgrades
What do you need?
*Proven experience in a senior Accounts Payable role, with team management experience essential
*Strong knowledge of financial systems
*High attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to multitask under pressure
*Excellent communication skills - clear, confident, and collaborative
*Flexible, enthusiastic, and a "can-do" attitude
What’s in it for you?
*An annual salary of up to £40k (depending on experience)
*25 days annual leave + bank holidays
*Hybrid working to balance focus and flexibility
Click "apply now" to find out more.
You’ll be reporting to the Head of Transactional Finance and leading a small but critical team responsible for accurate, timely payments and robust financial processes.
The role:
*Leading and developing a team of Accounts Payable professionals to deliver high-quality results every day
*Managing the full AP function, including weekly and monthly payment runs, creditor reconciliations, and expense approvals
*Ensuring financial transactions are recorded and reported accurately, in line with policies and deadlines
*Driving process improvements across purchase order, expenses, and supplier management systems
*Building strong relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors, and internal stakeholders
*Supporting month-end close activities, reporting, and variance analysis
*Taking ownership of AP processes during new acquisitions and system upgrades
What do you need?
*Proven experience in a senior Accounts Payable role, with team management experience essential
*Strong knowledge of financial systems
*High attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to multitask under pressure
*Excellent communication skills - clear, confident, and collaborative
*Flexible, enthusiastic, and a "can-do" attitude
What’s in it for you?
*An annual salary of up to £40k (depending on experience)
*25 days annual leave + bank holidays
*Hybrid working to balance focus and flexibility
Click "apply now" to find out more.
Job number 3489863
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