Job description
Purchase Ledger Manager | £30,000 - £38,000 | Preston + Hybrid | High-growth business | End-to-end exposure
Axon Moore has exclusively partnered with a high-growth business in their search for an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager able to take full ownership Accounts Payable function whilst leading a small team. As such, this fantastic opportunity is well suited to experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger professionals who are looking to progress their careers whilst excelling in a busy and varied role.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Axon Moore has exclusively partnered with a high-growth business in their search for an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager able to take full ownership Accounts Payable function whilst leading a small team. As such, this fantastic opportunity is well suited to experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger professionals who are looking to progress their careers whilst excelling in a busy and varied role.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Managing a small team of direct reports, providing direction, expertise and leadership
- Review and process supplier invoices
- Coordinate and execute timely payment runs
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounts payable processes
- Raising purchase orders for multiple departments
- Management of all suppliers including collation of payment runs in line with credit limits
- Monitoring the accounts inbox and resolving queries
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to the purchase ledger
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Monitoring expenses within the accounts payable function, identifying any cost-saving opportunities
- Generating reports on accounts payable activities, aging reports, and cash flow projections for management
- Assistance with internal and external audits
- Maintaining a positive relationships with suppliers, addressing enquiries and resolving any discrepancies or issues
- Broad experience working as a Purchase Ledger Clerk (minimum 3 years)
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational and time-keeping skills
- High attention to detail and able to take ownership of their role
- Good IT and MS Excel skills
- Able to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult situations
- Hard-working with a can-do approach to work
