Purchase Ledger Manager

Doocey Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Doocey Group, a long-established family-run utility and civil engineering contractor based near Tipton, seeks a Purchase Ledger Manager to oversee the end-to-end accounts payable across multiple companies. You’ll lead the Purchase Ledger Team, ensure accuracy and timely payments, and drive process improvements in a high-volume environment.

This role combines leadership with strong accounting controls, supplier relationship management and a commitment to delivering high standards in a growing

Qualifications

• Strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Exposure to finance transformations and automation projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with Sage 50 and Sage 200.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the high-volume processing of supplier invoices across multiple companies.
• Match and process invoices against receipts and obtain authorisation for payment.
• Follow up invoice queries to ensure timely approvals.
• Support suppliers and internal stakeholders with invoice and payment queries.
• Obtain authorisations and process ad hoc payments via online banking.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations accurately and promptly.
• Ensure payment runs are accurate and meet supplier terms.
• Lead and develop the Purchase Ledger Team.
• Collaborate to drive continuous improvement across AP processes.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve escalations.
• Maintain accurate digital records.

Skills

Strong communication

Highly organised

Team leadership

Finance transformations exposure

Tools

Sage 50

Sage 200

Job description

Job Title

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Purchase Ledger Manager

Salary

Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.

Location

Tipton

Our Company

Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience. Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do. Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently deliver high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment. As we approach a turnover of £100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business. If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group.

The Role

The Group Purchase Ledger Manager plays a key role in leading, motivating and supporting the Purchase Ledger Team. The role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance within a high-volume environment across a group of companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the high-volume processing of supplier invoices across multiple companies.
• Match and process invoices against corresponding receipts and obtain the required authorisation for payment clearance.
• Follow up invoice queries promptly to ensure approvals are received in time to meet payment deadlines.
• Support suppliers and internal stakeholders with invoice and payment queries, working collaboratively across departments where required.
• Obtain the necessary authorisations and process ad hoc payments through the online banking portal.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure payment runs are completed accurately and in line with agreed supplier terms.
• Work to tight deadlines to support month-end processes.
• Manage, mentor and develop the Purchase Ledger Team.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive continuous improvement across accounts payable processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve escalated queries effectively.
• Maintain accurate digital records.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Exposure to finance transformations and automation projects.

Qualifications & Training

• Excellent and accurate PC skills, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 and Sage 200.

Additional Information

Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement.

By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary