Purchase Ledger Stafford, Permanent, £25,000- £30,000, 37 hours per week, On-site working
The Role
We are partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Senior Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger professional to take ownership of the AP function and support the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.
This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced Purchase Ledger candidate who is confident about managing the end-to-end AP process, resolving complex queries, and supporting process improvements. You will act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger / accounts payable function
- Process high-volume supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Match, batch, and code invoices in line with internal policies
- Prepare and process supplier payment runs
- Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Act as the main point of contact for supplier and internal AP queries
- Support month-end close, including AP reconciliations and reporting
- Maintain aged creditor balances and support cash-flow visibility
- Assist with improving AP processes, controls, and efficiencies
- Provide guidance or support to junior AP staff (where applicable)
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in a Senior Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
- Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes
- Experience working in high-volume invoice environments
- Confident in handling complex queries and supplier escalations
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
- Competent user of finance systems and Excel
- A proactive and collaborative approach to working within finance teams
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