Purchase Ledger Manager

Posted 10 hours 29 minutes ago by Elevation Recruitment Group

Permanent
Full Time
Accounting Jobs
Yorkshire, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S5 9
Job Description

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Purchase Ledger Manager
Sheffield up to £45,000 Hybrid Working

We're working on behalf of a well-established business in Sheffield to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, long-standing team in a business that values process improvement, collaboration and strong financial control.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable function, overseeing a small team and ensuring the smooth running of a high-volume purchase ledger.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage the full purchase ledger process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices
  • Oversee supplier payments in line with agreed terms
  • Lead, develop and support a small team
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries efficiently
  • Monitor aged creditors and ensure issues are addressed promptly
  • Support month-end processes including GRNI and reconciliations
  • Assist with audits and ongoing financial reporting requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement across systems, controls and automation

About you:

  • Proven experience managing a high-volume purchase ledger function
  • AAT qualified / part-qualified or qualified by experience
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring a team
  • Confident working cross-functionally to resolve queries and improve processes
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  • Comfortable supporting wider finance tasks when required

What's on offer:

  • Hybrid working (2 days from home)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
  • Free onsite parking
  • Early finish on a Friday

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, improve processes and be part of a supportive, established team - this could be a great fit.