Purchase Ledger Lead - AP, Cash Flow & Automation

Lowe Rental Corporation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, to lead the accounts payable function and support a transition to a shared services model. The role partners with procurement, finance, and operations to optimize working capital.

The successful candidate will manage a team, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate supplier data and timely payments across an international portfolio.

Qualifications

• End-to-end AP ownership for a complex group.
• Advanced MS Excel capability with data management and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Able to prioritise and manage a varied workload whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process.
• Ensure all supplier invoices are accurately coded, authorised, and posted.
• Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate supplier master data and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor invoice approval workflows and drive timely processing.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the purchase ledger team.
• Prepare and review weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting by providing accurate creditor information.

Skills

AP ownership

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Lowe is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, to lead the accounts payable function and support a transition to a shared services model. The role partners with procurement, finance, and operations to optimize working capital.

The successful candidate will manage a team, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate supplier data and timely payments across an international portfolio.