Purchase Ledger Manager

A well established, global manufacturing business is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager to lead our Purchase Ledger team and ensure the efficient delivery of a high-quality accounts payable serviceThis is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong technical purchase ledger expertise, proven leadership experience and a passion for driving continuous improvement.Key Accountabilities Purchase Ledger ManagerOverseeing the end-to-end purchase ledger function including day to day responsibilities and month end / year end processesReview of all payments-based GL processing and related invoice approvals. 2000+ Invoices / month.Review / processing of system payment runs inc. checking of bank details for both UK and international paymentsReview / processing of manual payments and other key payments such as payroll, PAYE/NI, HMRC, compliance, treasury, insurance, direct debits, lease payments.Processing of system and manual payments onto Banking portal systems and running reconciliation process.Oversee integration and smooth running of system linked payments into banking portalManagement and report to directors of invoice query logSupplier statement reconciliations, and active supplier payment position management.Aged Creditors reporting and reviewing data with finance controller / director, and heads of department as needed to ensure smooth running.System set-up and confirmation of new vendor details, including bank details.Intercompany reconciliations.6 monthly submissions of Payment Performance reporting to government agenciesFiling/ Maintaining records.Ad hoc payments, tasks and analysis upon requestStaff Management reasonable team size.Point of escalation (timely) vendor disputes management.Cash management, and management of multiple currency payments.Reviewing and improving processes to increase efficiency and strengthen controlsExperience Required Purchase Ledger ManagerProven experience of managing a Purchase Ledger function within a busy working environment.Experience of managing and leading a team including hiring, performance management, support and developmentStrong technical knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial controlsSolid accounting background with a strong understanding of reconciliations and month-end procedures.Strong stakeholder management and communication skillsERP systems experience, e.g. Oracle / SAP/ IBM.Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft Excel (Pivot tables and V Look up formulas)Reconciliation / Investigation / Query resolution /Can do attitude, good harmonious teamwork approach, manages cross functional relationships.Punctual and on time process management.Proactive problem-solving approach.Willingness to learn and implement continuous improvement and automation techniquesTPBN1_UKTJ