Job Description

Purchase Ledger Manager

Daily rate: £200 - £250 per day Umbrella

Role type: Interim

Duration: 3 months initially

Location: London - Hybrid Working Available

An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to join its finance team based in London on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a purchase ledger professional with previous supervisory experience to take ownership of the accounts payable function while leading a small team.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, maintaining strong financial controls, and delivering an efficient service to both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage, supervise and support the Purchase Ledger team.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain the integrity of the purchase ledger and ensure adherence to internal controls and procedures.
• Produce monthly aged creditor reports and monitor supplier accounts.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage payment runs, including BACS payments, direct debits and agency payment schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of direct debits and ensure timely cancellations where required.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including reporting and reconciliations.
• Provide expenditure reporting support to operational managers where required.
• Handle supplier and internal finance queries efficiently and professionally.
• Ensure clear audit trails are maintained for all purchase transactions and payments.

Essential experience:

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger Manager role
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and controls.
• Experience managing or mentoring finance team members.
• Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across the business and with suppliers.
• Competent user of finance systems and Microsoft Excel.