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Purchase Ledger Manager

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Purchase Ledger Manager

  1. Permanent
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
BBBH190182

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

The details

Marks Sattin is proud to be partnering with a respected not-for-profit organisation based in Sheffield to recruit a Purchase Ledger Manager.

This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Purchase Ledger function across the organisation. You will play a key part in ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, resulting in the timely payment of supplier invoices. Additionally, you will provide strong leadership and direction to the Purchase Ledger team.


About the Role

You will lead the Purchase Ledger function, managing a team of Purchase Ledger Clerks. This includes overseeing their performance, supporting their development, and ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are met.

Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you will also contribute to the development of systems and processes, and play a central role in several exciting upcoming projects.


Salary & Benefits

  • £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
  • Hybrid working
  • 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 38 after 5 years of service)
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Healthcare benefits
  • On-site parking

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate the Purchase Ledger team to meet performance targets
  • Conduct regular appraisals and identify training needs to support team development
  • Manage team workload to ensure accurate and timely data processing
  • Produce and report on Purchase Ledger KPIs and analytics
  • Monitor supplier accounts to optimise cash flow and ensure timely payments
  • Review and approve new supplier applications
  • Resolve complex queries escalated by the team
  • Ensure adherence to the Purchase Ledger policy and payment cycles
  • Reconcile supplier statements monthly and ensure payments are made to agreed terms
  • Lead and implement projects focused on digitalisation and process improvement
  • Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

Person Specification

  • Proven experience managing a large Purchase Ledger function within a strong financial control environment
  • Skilled in handling large, complex financial data sets and managing month/year-end processes
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams through organisational, process, and technology changes
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and experience delivering results within those frameworks

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