<div><p>We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Purchase Ledger & Payments Team Lead to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in purchase ledger, supplier payments, or finance operations who enjoys leading teams and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely purchase ledger and supplier payment services are delivered across the organisation, helping maximise cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with financial regulations, controls and legislation.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing operational finance team, providing day-to-day performance management, coaching and support.</li><li>Ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently and on time.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and regularly reviewing processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.</li><li>Working closely with Procurement and other departments to support regulatory reporting requirements and payment processes.</li><li>Managing procurement card processes and supporting business rates and council tax administration.</li><li>Investigating and resolving payment issues, escalating risks where appropriate.</li><li>Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, auditors, local authorities and HMRC.</li><li>Supporting innovation, continuous improvement and process development across the finance function.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including GDPR, Health & Safety and other regulatory requirements.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified, or qualified through significant relevant experience.</li><li>Experienced in purchase ledger, supplier management or large-scale payment processing within a complex organisation.</li><li>Knowledgeable about financial controls, P2P processes and multiple payment methods including BACS, CHAPS and procurement cards.</li><li>Highly organised and able to meet deadlines in a busy and changing environment.</li><li>A confident communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experienced in leading and developing teams, motivating colleagues and driving performance.</li><li>Comfortable using Microsoft Office and financial systems.</li><li>A collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>25 days annual holiday entitlement</li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme.</li><li>Trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).</li><li>Two days paid volunteering leave per year</li><li>Buying and selling of annual leave</li><li>Opt-in health cash plan with cover on eye test and glasses, Dental, therapy and much more!</li></ul></div>