Purchase Ledger Manager

Purchase Ledger Manager required for a new permanent opportunity working for a well-established and successful business based in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on manager who enjoys leading a small team whilst ensuring the smooth running of a busy purchase ledger function. You will be responsible for managing a team of 3, overseeing the day-to-day purchase ledger operations, whilst also providing occasional support and cover for the payroll function when required.

Key Responsibilities
- Managing, supporting and developing a team of 3 purchase ledger staff.
- Overseeing the end-to-end purchase ledger process.
- Ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time.
- Managing supplier payments and statement reconciliations.
- Resolving supplier queries and discrepancies.
- Monitoring team performance and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Supporting month-end processes and reporting.
- Providing cover and support for payroll processing when required, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
About You
- Previous experience managing or supervising a purchase ledger team.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes.
- Some previous payroll experience, with the confidence to provide cover when needed.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Confident communicator with strong leadership abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
- Good Excel skills and experience using accounting and payroll systems.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business who are offering hybrid working, flexible hours, on site parking, 25 days annual leave and some other excellent benefits so apply now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed