Purchase Ledger

Job description

Purchase Ledger Controller

£30,000 - £38,000 DOE

East Kent

Hybrid Working (2 days at home)

Free Parking

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable professional ready to take ownership of a busy finance function and make a real impact?

We're partnering with a fantastic organisation in East Kent that is looking for a confident and proactive Purchase Ledger Controller to join its established Finance team.

This is more than just an invoice-processing role. You'll play a key part in overseeing the full purchase ledger process, ensuring everything runs smoothly, accurately and efficiently in a high-volume environment - while also having the opportunity to identify improvements and introduce smarter ways of working.

What will you be doing?

You'll take ownership of the day-to-day purchase ledger function, including:

• Managing high-volume invoice processing, coding, approvals and payment runs
• Overseeing supplier accounts, reconciliations and resolving queries or discrepancies
• Supporting month-end close, reconciliations and audit requirements
• Monitoring payment requirements and assisting with cash-flow and payment forecasting
• Ensuring strong financial controls and accurate application of accounting principles, VAT and tax
• Working closely with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Using Excel and ERP systems to manage and analyse financial information
• Identifying opportunities to improve, streamline and automate AP processes
• Helping ensure deadlines are consistently met in a fast-paced environment

What are we looking for?

We're keen to hear from candidates with:

• Proven experience in a supervisory Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role
• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end AP process
• Experience managing invoice processing, approvals, payment runs and supplier reconciliations
• Excellent problem-solving skills and confidence resolving discrepancies
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems - Microsoft Dynamics would be highly desirable
• A good understanding of accounting principles, VAT/tax and financial controls
• Experience supporting month-end, reconciliations and audits
• The ability to manage competing priorities, tight deadlines and payment schedules
• A proactive mindset, with a genuine interest in process improvement and automation
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with and influence stakeholders across the business

Why join?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who wants to take ownership, make improvements and have genuine influence within a busy Finance function.

You'll receive a competitive salary of £30,000 - £38,000 DOE, alongside hybrid working, free parking and a range of attractive benefits, including subsidised food and drinks.

If you're an experienced AP professional looking for your next challenge and want to join an organisation where your expertise can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more!

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