Purchase Ledger Manager

SF Partners; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

25 days annual leave

Job summary

SF Partners in Coventry is seeking a hands-on Purchase Ledger Manager to lead a small team of three in a busy ledger operation. You will oversee day-to-day processing, ensure supplier invoices are accurate and paid on time, and provide cover for payroll when required.

This hybrid role offers flexible hours, on-site parking and 25 days’ annual leave as part of a growing business that values process improvements and strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising a purchase ledger team.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes.
• Some payroll experience with ability to provide cover when needed.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing, supporting and developing a team of three purchase ledger staff.
• Overseeing the end-to-end purchase ledger process.
• Ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Managing supplier payments and statement reconciliations.
• Resolving supplier queries and discrepancies.
• Monitoring team performance and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting.
• Providing cover and support for payroll processing when required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments.

Skills

Team leadership

Accounts payable

Payroll cover

Excel

Communication

Tools

Payroll systems

Accounting software

Job description

Purchase Ledger Manager required for a new permanent opportunity working for a well–established and successful business based in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands–on manager who enjoys leading a small team whilst ensuring the smooth running of a busy purchase ledger function. You will be responsible for managing a team of 3, overseeing the day–to–day purchase ledger operations, whilst also providing occasional support and cover for the payroll function when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing, supporting and developing a team of 3 purchase ledger staff.
• Overseeing the end–to–end purchase ledger process.
• Ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Managing supplier payments and statement reconciliations.
• Resolving supplier queries and discrepancies.
• Monitoring team performance and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Supporting month–end processes and reporting.
• Providing cover and support for payroll processing when required, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments.

About You

• Previous experience managing or supervising a purchase ledger team.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes.
• Some previous payroll experience, with the confidence to provide cover when needed.
• Excellent organisational and problem–solving skills.
• Confident communicator with strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast–paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting and payroll systems.
• A proactive, hands–on approach with excellent attention to detail.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business who are offering hybrid working, flexible hours, on site parking, 25 days annual leave and some other excellent benefits.