Purchase Ledger Controller. Job in Coventry Education & Training Jobs

SF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded organisation in the education sector is looking for a Purchase Ledger Controller to oversee accounts payable. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong knowledge of Sage, and excellent attention to detail. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing payments, and maintaining supplier records. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity based in Coventry, with working hours from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 200 (or Sage 50).
• Excellent attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the purchase ledger function.
• Accurately enter and match invoices using Sage systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate supplier payments via BACS.

Skills

Experience in purchase ledger

Knowledge of Sage 200 or Sage 50

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT Level 3 or higher

Tools

Sage 200

Sage 50

Job description

Overview

A well-regarded organisation within the education sector, based in Coventry, is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Controller to take ownership of the accounts payable function, ensuring that our suppliers are paid accurately and on time, and that all expenditure is properly recorded and controlled.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the purchase ledger function, ensuring efficient processing of all supplier invoices.
• Accurately enter, match, and code invoices using Sage 200 (or Sage 50).
• Liaise with internal budget holders and departments to validate expenditure against purchase orders.
• Monitor and reconcile supplier statements, resolving any discrepancies quickly.
• Ensure timely and accurate supplier payments via BACS.
• Manage the aged creditors ledger, ensuring old balances and disputes are followed up and resolved.
• Maintain accurate and complete supplier records, in line with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, especially where public or government funding is involved.
• Assist with monthly reporting and accruals preparation.
• Suggest and help implement improvements in purchase ledger processes and systems.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 200 (or Sage 50).
• AAT Level 3 or higher, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Excellent attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience working within the education sector, ideally in a school, college, academy trust, or university environment.
• Experience supporting external audit processes in a public or regulated environment.

Hours

Working hours are 8.30am - 4.30pm with 1 hour for lunch. This is a temporary - permanent opportunity.