Head of Purchase Ledger

Sharp Consultancy; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a Head of Purchase Ledger to lead its Accounts Payable function. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing purchase ledger operations, strong leadership skills, and exceptional attention to detail. You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy in financial processes, mentoring a team, and contributing to strategic decisions. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a collaborative culture where your contributions will be valued.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits designed to reward experience

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing purchase ledger operations at a senior level.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with modern finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchase ledger process end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Implement strong controls over payments and approvals.
• Lead and mentor a capable team, sharing your knowledge and shaping their success.
• Deliver clear, actionable reporting on aged creditors, cash flow, and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Job description

Head of Purchase Ledger – Take Control, Make an Impact

The Role

You’ve built your career on experience, reliability, and results. Now it’s time to lead with confidence. We’re looking for a Head of Purchase Ledger who can bring structure, insight, and leadership to our Accounts Payable function. This is a role where your expertise will be respected, your voice heard, and your decisions valued.

What You’ll Do

• Own the purchase ledger process end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Implement strong controls over payments and approvals, your standards will set the benchmark.
• Build lasting relationships with suppliers and resolve queries with authority.
• Lead and mentor a capable team, sharing your knowledge and shaping their success.
• Review and refine processes to drive efficiency without compromising quality.
• Deliver clear, actionable reporting on aged creditors, cash flow, and KPIs.
• Work closely with senior finance leaders to influence strategic decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing purchase ledger operations at a senior level.
• Leadership that inspires trust and accountability.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with modern finance systems.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, someone who gets things done.

Why This Role?

• Stability and respect in a business with a strong heritage and ambitious plans.
• Autonomy to shape processes and lead a critical function your way.
• Competitive salary and benefits designed to reward experience.
• A collaborative culture where your contribution is recognised and valued.

Ready to take the reins and lead with confidence?

Apply today and bring your expertise to a business that values experience, accountability, and results.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e‑mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.