Purchase Ledger Manager — Hybrid & Systems Optimiser

Bloor Homes; Measham, Swadlincote; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Holiday buy & carry over

Bonus scheme

Family policy

Pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid working

Life assurance

Employee discount on homes

Job summary

Bloor Homes is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager to head the Purchase Ledger function across the business from our Head Office in Measham, Swadlincote. You will lead a talented team of Assistants in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate invoice processing and robust control.

This role offers training and development opportunities, a competitive benefits package including hybrid working, a strong emphasis on process improvement and system development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience running a large Purchase Ledger department in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and an understanding of VAT and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
• Extensive experience of accounts software packages e.g. Microsoft Dynamics (or similar).
• An ability to modernise workflows thereby reducing manual intervention.
• An ability to take sole responsibility for enforcing robust internal controls and accounts payable policies.
• A proactive attitude and an ability to foster a culture of proactive, continuous and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the accurate processing of high-volume supplier invoices, credit notes, purchase order and contra charges, in a fast-paced environment.
• Managing and communicating period end processes, liaising with other finance colleagues ensuring awareness of implications for the wider business.
• Ensuring all internal policies and procedures are adhered to, minimising risk to the business from fraud, error and other irregularities.
• Working with the wider finance, commercial and IT teams to develop and enhance systems approach and efficiencies.
• Liaise directly with software developers / providers to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Mentor and develop all team members, set performance targets and manage daily workloads to meet business needs.

Job description

Bloor Homes is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager to head the Purchase Ledger function across the business from our Head Office in Measham, Swadlincote. You will lead a talented team of Assistants in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate invoice processing and robust control.

This role offers training and development opportunities, a competitive benefits package including hybrid working, a strong emphasis on process improvement and system development.