Role OverviewKey Responsibilities:
Invoice Management: Manage accounts payable processes effectively from invoice receipt to payment across several different systems and data sources.
Timely Invoice Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
Supplier Account Analysis: Analyse and comprehend balances on supplier accounts.
Statement Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile each supplier’s statement of account on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Debit Balance Resolution: Proactively address debit balances within the purchase ledger, maintaining quality control and ensuring timely payment allocation.
Supplier queries: ensure these are addressed effectively across the team, with support from operational colleagues where needed.
Supplier accounts: ensure supplier accounts are set up and maintained correctly in the accounting systems.
Shared Inbox: ability to manage and oversee high volume supplier communications and queries via a shared inbox.
Purchase Ledger team management: oversee and support purchase ledger staff.
Month-End Processes: Collaborate on month-end tasks, including prepayments, accruals, and journal postings, working within an agreed month end timetable.
Payment Processing: Set up payments using banking software and process payment runs.
Credit Card Expense Management: Analyse and post credit card receipts and expenses.
Bank Postings: Prepare and process bank postings.
Support for Audits and Tax Compliance: Assist with analysis requests related to year-end audits and tax computations.
Reporting and Analysis: Generate reports on accounts payable metrics as needed.
Compliance and Controls: Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations. Implement and maintain strong internal controls.
Ad Hoc Tasks: Assist with any additional departmental tasks as required.
About the RolePurchase Ledger Manager
Tewkesbury (hybrid working available)
Full-time, permanent
Salary: £30-35k
We are currently seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in accounting, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as manage a team. As Purchase Ledger Manager, your primary responsibility will involve efficiently handling a substantial volume of supplier invoices and managing payments.
Benefits
25 days annual leave
Your birthday off
6% company pension contribution
Bike to Work Scheme
Medicash Health plan
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental leave
2 voluntary days per year
Long Service Awards
Employee Wellbeing Seminars
CPD opportunities
Professional memberships paid for (role dependent)
Essential SkillsEssential experience:
Minimum of 5 years in a similar role
Good proficiency in Excel.
Experience of working within an ERP system.
Ability to prioritise effectively, both for own workload and across the team.
A high degree of accuracy and meticulousness.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-Solving and Accountability: This role requires autonomy, decision-making, and ownership.
AAT qualified
Desirable experience: ACCA/CIMA part qualified
