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Purchase Ledger Manager

IPS Group

West Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A growing finance team in West Yorkshire is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager to lead their Purchase Ledger function. In this role, you'll oversee a team of five, ensuring efficiency in financial operations and building collaborative relations across departments. The position promises a supportive work environment enriched with several employee benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Employee Discount
Company Pension scheme
Free On-site Parking
Discounted or Free Food
Regular Company Events
Sick Pay Scheme

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a similar purchase ledger or finance role.
  • Proven experience managing or supervising a team.
  • Experience in a retail environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of 5 with regular meetings and check-ins.
  • Oversee daily team outputs and supplier payment runs.
  • Resolve escalated supplier queries and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Communication

Job description

Are you a highly organised, proactive, and positive individual with a passion for finance? Our client is looking for a motivated and energetic Purchase Ledger Manager to lead and support their Purchase Ledger team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the financial operations of a growing group across Yorkshire. Reporting to their Head of Finance, you’ll manage a team of five and oversee all aspects of the Purchase Ledger function across two legal entities with a combined turnover of £40 million.

Duties of Purchase Ledger Manager:

  • Lead, inspire and manage a team of 5, including conducting weekly team meetings and 1:1 check-ins
  • Monitor and review daily team outputs, including invoice posting, statement reconciliations, credit control, and invoice matching via our EPOS system
  • Oversee and review weekly supplier payment runs in line with cash flow forecasting
  • Collaborate with the Head of Finance to support cash flow management and forecasting
  • Implement routine checks and processes across the ledger function, including aged creditors and negative balances
  • Resolve escalated supplier queries and liaise with the buying team on aged items and credit claims
  • Manage team absence and holiday planning to ensure consistent cover
  • Conduct probation reviews and support employee development
  • Assist with financial admin tasks and contribute to sustainability data reporting

Essential:
  • Previous experience in a similar purchase ledger or finance role is essential
  • Proven experience managing or supervising a team
  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Confident problem-solver with a proactive approach
  • Comfortable communicating with stakeholders across departments
  • Experience in a retail environment is beneficial, but not essential

Benefits:
Our people and values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to offer a supportive, collaborative working environment with fantastic benefits:
  • Employee Discount
  • Company Pension scheme
  • Free On-site Parking
  • Discounted or Free Food
  • Regular Company Events
  • Sick Pay Scheme
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