Purchase Ledger Manager

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

Job Details

Job Location: CHELTENHAM, Gloucestershire GL52 7DQThe Company

We are Lowe, a globally recognized brand for innovation, ambition, and high quality.

Lowe Rental is the world’s leading refrigeration and catering equipment supplier to major food exhibitions, sporting events and retailers across the globe; from the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix to Glastonbury, we provide high quality rental solutions to help our clients entertain and delight their customers.

Beijing to Boston, Berlin to Belfast, we are an entrepreneurial organization and take pride in our ability to provide innovative products and services to our impressive client-base.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Operations Director, the Purchase Ledger Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Accounts Payable (Purchase Ledger) function, ensuring that supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supplier payments are made on time, and financial controls are maintained. The role oversees a team of Accounts Payable personnel and works closely with operational, procurement, and finance teams to support effective cash management and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

During an exciting time for the Group with the implementation and rollout of a new ERP system, this role is designed to both support and drive the Purchase Ledger in its transition to a shared service centre finance operating model.

Purchase Ledger

• 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.

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and motivate the purchase ledger team.
• Set performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Provide training and support to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to procedures.
• Allocate workload effectively to meet departmental deadlines.

Cash & Working Capital Management

• Prepare and review weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Ensure suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting by providing accurate creditor information.
• Identify opportunities to optimise working capital and improve payment processes.

Compliance

• Maintain strong internal controls over the accounts payable function.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and audit requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist external and internal auditors with information requests.

QualificationsSkills & Experience

As a people orientated organisation, candidates must demonstrate a strong match for our vibrant entrepreneurial culture and our core values; Listen, Empower, Accomplish.

This is an ideal opportunity for a pro-active, ambitious individual, keen to develop their commercial and industry experience within an international organisation. Candidates must also possess the following skills and experience:

Essential

• Significant experience of end-to-end AP ownership for a complex group.
• Advanced MS Excel capability with proven experience of 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.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable

• Experience of process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across multiple geographies.

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Lowe is an equal opportunities employer and committed to a diverse workforce. We are incredibly selective in our hiring and shortlisting for this vacancy will be completed on the basis of merit. Candidates should tailor their CVs to reflect our essential criteria