Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Posted 23 January 2024
Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum
LocationLeeds
Discipline Transactional & Part Qualified
ReferenceVA/875431/PL
Contact NameVictoria Abotorabi

Job description

Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a high growth PE backed company as they look to strengthen their Finance Team with the recruitment of a Purchase Ledger Team Leader. Having established themselves as a market leader over the last 5 years, the business has expanded very rapidly, so it is an exciting time to join!


This is a hands on role where you will be strengthening the Purchase Ledger Function, managing a team of 7 assistant, developing processes and systems. Your key duties will include:

  • Full management of the accounts payable process, ensuring suppliers are paid according to payment terms
  • Direct management of the purchase ledger team including performance management, mentoring, motivating, training and development
  • Manage all escalations and high-level queries
  • Taking ownership of the smaller ledgers
  • Work with stakeholders throughout the business
  • Month end reporting and reconciliations
  • VAT
  • Sub contractor payments

Key requirements for the role:

  • Management experience
  • Hands on and able to take ownership
  • Dynamic, confident in a fast paced role
  • Confident communication skills
  • Have previous knowledge/experience of ERP Systems

What's on offer?

  • Hybrid working and a flexible working environment
  • Health-care
  • Pension 
  • High growth instantly recognisable brand with brilliant long term career opportunity
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holiday