Purchase Ledger Manager

Blusource Professional Services; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing professional services company in Derby is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager to oversee the Accounts Payable process. In this dynamic role, you will lead a team of five while implementing process improvements and driving efficiency through automation. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-value payment runs and team leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding business during a transformative period.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing the full accounts payable lifecycle.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Background in implementing process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Accounts Payable.
• Lead and develop a team of 5.
• Transition new acquisitions onto the system.

Skills

Leadership

Accounts Payable management

Process improvement

Automation

Team motivation

Job description

Purchase Ledger Manager

Location : Derby

Salary : £30,000 £35,000 (DOE) Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager ready for your next challenge? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a growing business at a time of significant change and transformation the perfect moment to make your mark.

We're recruiting for a business that is expanding quickly and undergoing key acquisitions. As Purchase Ledger Manager, you'll play a hands‑on role in overseeing the full AP lifecycle while leading and shaping a team of five. With new systems, process improvements, and team development on the agenda, they need someone who's confident, proactive, and ready to drive improvement.

What you'll be doing:

• Overseeing all aspects of Accounts Payable, including PO processing, supplier payments, and trade liability
• Leading and developing a team of 5, supporting performance and motivation
• Transitioning new acquisitions onto the system and improving existing processes
• Driving efficiency through automation and better ways of working
• Ensuring accuracy on high-value payment runs of £200k £500k weekly
• Working closely with management accounts and finance leadership
• Resolving legacy queries and managing a smooth knowledge handover