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Purchase Ledger Manager

Sterling Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager to oversee financial operations within a dynamic logistics environment.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
  • The position involves leading a global back-office team and managing vendor relationships to ensure efficient invoice processing and compliance.
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities are essential for this role, along with a deep understanding of accounting principles.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Are you ready to take on a pivotal management role within a fast-paced, innovative logistics company? As our Purchase Ledger Manager, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, driving efficiency, ensuring accuracy, and fostering vital relationships with stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to lead a core team, implement impactful process improvements, and influence the financial health of a successful business.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Mastering Financial Operations

Lead the accounts payable process, ensuring seamless invoice processing, payments, and account reconciliations.

Manage a global back-office team, collaborating across borders for operational excellence.

Building Vendor Relationships

Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with vendors, ensuring timely resolutions to queries and fostering trust and collaboration.

Delivering Insightful Reporting

Produce and present financial reports that inform decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Driving Innovation

Identify opportunities for process improvements to optimize efficiency and accuracy in the accounts payable function.

Ensuring Compliance and Control

Uphold company policies and conduct audits to mitigate risks and resolve discrepancies effectively.

Inspiring Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team, creating a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.

Strengthening Stakeholder Collaboration

Engage with senior leaders and stakeholders through regular updates on operations, team performance, and strategic initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience: At least 5 years in accounts payable, with 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, preferably in logistics or transportation.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of accounting principles and processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills to work effectively with teams, vendors, and senior management.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules, including occasional overtime or weekend work.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.