Purchase Ledger Manager

Purchase Ledger Manager
Location: Nottingham
Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid Working (2–3 days on site) | Flexible start/finish times

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional with a passion for process improvement and team leadership?

Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering on an exclusive basis with a well-established Services & Consultancy business in Nottingham to recruit a Purchase Ledger Manager into their growing finance function.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of the Accounts Payable function, managing a team of 5 and oversee the day-to-day running of the department. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to drive improvements, implement automation, and contribute to month-end activities.

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from a standout package including:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Celebration day – a paid day off for something important to you
• 2 paid volunteer days
• Enhanced family leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing learning and development
• Group income protection & life insurance
• Company social events & competitions
• Employee Assistance Programme & Virtual GP service
• Salary sacrifice pension

Key Responsibilities of the Purchase Ledger Manager will include: 

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, expenses, and credit cards
• Maintain clean ledgers through accurate reconciliations and aged balance reviews
• Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation
• Document and standardise P2P procedures
• Support with accruals and month-end activities
• Encourage team development and support recruitment when required

Key Skills & Experience required for this position:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or similar P2P leadership role
• Experience with invoice capture systems (ideally Continia)
• Organised, deadline-driven and proactive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience leading and developing a team
• Background in system/process implementation or improvement projects would be desirable 

The ambitious PE backed business has achieved fast growth over the last few years due to a number of successful acquisitions and is looking to keep achieving further growth going forward. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact and shape a high-performing AP function.

Interested? Apply today or contact Simon Ensor at Elevation Recruitment Group for more information.