This role requires a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to lead the purchase ledger team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the purchase ledgerprocess, collaborating closely with other departments, and contribute to the improvement of financial operations.
The role:
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution.
- Ensure timely and accurate payments are made to suppliers and vendors in accordance with contractual terms.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team, ensuring there is alignment with department goals and company objectives.
- Provide training and support to the team on best practices, system use, and problem resolution.
- Oversee the review, coding, and entry of all purchase ledger transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and internal controls.
- Ensure timely preparation of checks, payments, and wire transfers, and manage payment runs.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure the integrity of processes
- Prepare and analyse reports, including ageingreports, cash flow forecasting, and payment analysis.
- Provide insights on purchase ledger trends and recommend process improvements or cost-saving opportunities
- Ensure the accurate and timely completion of month-end and year-end closing procedures related topurchase ledger.
- Identify opportunities for streamlining and automating the process to enhance efficiency.
- Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes, incorporating best practices into procedures
- Implement new technologies or processes to reduce errors and improve work-flowefficiency.
- Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Certification (e.g., AAT)is an advantage
- Experience within a Supervisorylevel role, within purchase ledger
- Strong IT skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial records and transactions.
This is unique opportunity in the area, where there is exciting career opportunitieslonger term within the business.
To apply, please contact Tom Blake or Caroline Meeson at Pure.