Purchase Ledger Manager

Focus Group; Shoreham-by-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 24 days

Hybrid working options

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Volunteering day paid

Wider company benefits

Job summary

Focus Group in Shoreham-by-Sea seeks an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to own the purchase ledger function across the business. You will lead a small team, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely supplier payments, and smooth accounts payable operations.

You will oversee payment runs, supplier setup, dispute resolution, PO matching, and strong supplier relationships while driving process improvements and efficiency across the function.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-volume purchase ledger function.
• Experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Strong Excel and Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchase ledger function across Focus Group, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Manage and develop the Purchase Ledger team, providing coaching, support, and performance management.
• Oversee fortnightly payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid in line with agreed terms.
• Manage supplier account creation and maintenance.
• Resolve supplier queries and invoice disputes promptly and professionally.
• Ensure invoices are matched and verified against purchase orders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Review and improve purchase ledger processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Reconcile company credit card statements and oversee employee expense approvals.

Skills

People leadership

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Pressure management

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

Purchase Ledger Manager

Department: Operational

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea

Reporting To: Amy Norris

Description

We're looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to take ownership of the purchase ledger function across Focus Group.

Leading a small team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accurate processing of invoices, timely supplier payments, and the smooth running of all accounts payable activities across the business. This is a great opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys driving efficiencies, developing people, and building strong relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the purchase ledger function across Focus Group, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.

• Manage and develop the Purchase Ledger team, providing coaching, support, and performance management.
• Oversee fortnightly payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid in line with agreed terms.
• Manage supplier account creation and maintenance.
• Resolve supplier queries and invoice disputes promptly and professionally.
• Ensure invoices are matched and verified against purchase orders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Review and improve purchase ledger processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Reconcile company credit card statements and oversee employee expense approvals.
• Support payroll with fuel card deductions and assist with commission reporting.
• Ensure key deadlines are met and maintain a high level of accuracy across the function.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience managing a high-volume purchase ledger function.
• Experience leading and motivating a finance team.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience within the telecoms, technology, MSP, or managed services sector.

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance - 24 days + bank holidays + birthday leave.
• Hybrid working options - performance depending.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Paid volunteering day * regular charity events.
• Wider company benefits across health, financial wellbeing, Pension etc.