Purchase Ledger Manager

Your new company Our client is a well-established Bristol-based organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and making a positive impact within the communities it supports. With a collaborative and people-focused culture, the organisation places great value on teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Your new role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Purchase Ledger Manager to lead a busy Accounts Payable function within a well-established, values-driven organisation based in Bristol.Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, Financial Reporting, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end purchase ledger process and managing a team of three Accounts Assistants. This is a key leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a passion for driving continuous improvement.You will play an integral role in ensuring the efficient processing of supplier invoices, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting the wider finance team in delivering high-quality financial services across the organisation.Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a team of three Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistants.

Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing of invoices and payments.

Manage supplier relationships and resolve escalated queries effectively.

Ensure supplier accounts are regularly reconciled and outstanding items are investigated promptly.

Maintain strong financial controls and adherence to organisational policies and procedures.

Support month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, reconciliations and audit requirements.

Monitor workload, performance and service levels within the Purchase Ledger team.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.

Work closely with budget holders and stakeholders across the organisation to provide guidance and support.

Contribute to finance projects, system improvements and wider departmental objectives.

What you'll need to succeed We're looking for a confident finance professional with experience leading an accounts payable or purchase ledger function. Essential

Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger Manager, Accounts Payable Manager or similar supervisory role.

Experience managing and developing finance team members.

Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and controls.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Experience using finance systems and ERP platforms.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Pension scheme.

Health and wellbeing support.

Training and development opportunities.

The opportunity to work for an organisation with a strong social purpose and a collaborative culture.

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