Purchase Ledger Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: GBP28,000 - GBP32,000 per year
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to join their ever-expanding team.
Responsibilities of the Purchase Ledger Manager:
Lead and develop the purchase ledger team to ensure high performance and engagement.
Coordinate monthly reconciliation of supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Ensure all invoices are authorized, processed accurately, and paid within agreed terms.
Reconcile purchase ledger transactions and investigate variances.
Prepare and review purchase ledger reports; analyze performance against KPIs and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with department heads to enhance purchase-to-pay processes.
Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals.
Process invoices and reconcile delivery notes with purchase orders and invoices received.
Set up new supplier accounts and maintain accurate details for existing accounts.
Maintain electronic cashbook entries.
Process BACS payments and prepare cheques in line with company policy.
Handle purchase-related enquiries professionally and efficiently.
Perform other ad hoc duties as required.
Requirements of the Purchase Ledger Manager:
Proven, hands-on experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable roles.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop an accounts payable team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.
Ability to meet strict monthly deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Professional and calm approach when engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in financial systems and software, including Excel, Sage, OPGL, Syspro, and BACS.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Purchase Ledger Manager role, then please apply now