Purchase Ledger Manager

A fantastic permanent opportunity for a full time Purchase Ledger Manager role based in South Manchester with hybrid home working and flexible hours Client Details Working for a very well established, highly successful organisation. Description Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, train, and mentor the accounts payable team. This includes setting performance targets, conducting appraisals, and managing staff workloads. Invoice Processing & Management: Oversee the accurate logging, matching (against purchase orders), and coding of supplier invoices and credit notes into systems Reconciliation: Produce monthly aged creditor reports, reconcile complex supplier statements, and resolve discrepancies. Payment Runs: Manage and authorise weekly BACS and international payment runs, ensuring timely settlements to maintain excellent supplier relationships. Process Improvement: Streamline purchase-to-pay (P2P) workflows, implement automation technologies, and enforce internal financial policies. Profile A successful professional should have: • A strong background in Purchase Ledger • Experience managing a team • Experience with financial systems and tools to drive process improvements. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • The ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Job Offer Circa £65,000 South Manchester with hybrid working (two days at home) Plus: Bonus Flexible hours Private medical 25 days annual leave Generous pension contribution