Accounts Payable Manager (Purchase Ledger) Brighton, East Sussex Morgan Mckinley (Crawley) £38,[...]

Gumtree; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Brighton is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the purchase ledger function. This exciting role involves managing a dedicated team, processing invoices, and improving systems and processes. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration. If you have a proven track record in accounts payable and are looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger roles.
• Strong communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger department and team.
• Monitor and process invoices and perform reconciliations.
• Support budget and audit processes related to accounts payable.

Skills

Accounts Payable Experience

Communication Skills

People Management

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager (Purchase Ledger)

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a well-established company based in Brighton. This role involves overseeing the purchase ledger function and team on a hybrid, fixed-term contract basis.

Location: Hybrid working, 3 days in the Brighton office

Salary: Up to £40K

Duration: 6-month FTC

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the purchase ledger department and team
2. Monitor and process invoices
3. Perform reconciliations
4. Review and improve purchase ledger processes and systems
5. Handle payment runs
6. Produce and monitor reports, including cash flow
7. Support budget and audit processes related to accounts payable
8. Manage month-end closing procedures and reconcile purchase ledger accounts

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Excellent communication skills
• People management experience

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