Purchase Ledger Manager

Job Description:

You'll be joining a fast-growing logistics business in Coventry as a Purchase Ledger Manager, taking ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger and leading a small, supportive team. It's a great opportunity to put your stamp on processes, work closely with finance and operations, and play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships.

This is a hands-on, varied role covering everything from invoice capture and query resolution through to payment runs, expenses, and month-end reporting. It's a full-time, office-based position, perfect for someone confident in managing people and who enjoys being close to the day-to-day operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a small purchase ledger team (around 3-4 people), setting clear expectations and supporting growth.
• Oversee all aspects of the purchase ledger function: invoice capture, approvals, coding, query resolution and supplier reconciliations.
• Manage weekly payment runs and ad-hoc payments, ensuring strong internal controls and vigilance against errors or fraud.
• Act as the main point of contact for multiple UK sites, resolving invoice and stock queries promptly.
• Oversee employee expenses and company credit card processes, ensuring accuracy and correct VAT treatment.
• Support the processing of overseas supplier payments and landed costs.
• Work closely with the Management Accounts team on accruals, GRNI and month-end deadlines.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency across the function.
• Support audit and budgeting processes, providing accurate and timely financial information.

Candidate Attributes and Skills

• Previous experience managing or supervising a purchase ledger or accounts payable function.
• Confident with Excel and ERP systems, with a strong understanding of VAT and supplier management.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with both finance and operations.
• High attention to detail, proactive mindset and a focus on improving processes and controls.
• Comfortable working full-time in the office within a fast-paced logistics setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• On-site parking and modern office facilities.
• Supportive environment with opportunities to streamline processes and develop your team.
• Monday to Friday working hours with long-term stability and progression opportunities as the business continues to grow.

If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager looking for your next challenge within a growing Coventry-based logistics business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.

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