Purchase Ledger Manager

Purchase Ledger Manager Based in Milton Keynes Salary is £40,000 - £45,000 plus company specific benefits

Robert Walters is partnering with a growing and well-established business in Milton Keynes to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to take ownership of the purchase-to-pay function, lead a high-performing team, and play a key role in driving process improvements across the finance department.

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the CFO, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the accounts payable function while delivering exceptional service to both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, develop and motivate the Purchase Ledger team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing, approval and payment of supplier invoices.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with company policies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for key suppliers, building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Resolve escalated supplier queries and payment issues efficiently and professionally.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, controls and system efficiencies within the purchase ledger function.
• Conduct regular audits of banking access and payment controls, ensuring adherence to internal governance procedures.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams across the business to identify and resolve process issues before they impact suppliers or financial reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, providing accurate accounts payable reporting and analysis.
• Partner closely with the Group Financial Controller and CFO to support wider finance projects and strategic initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience managing a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable team within a busy finance environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts payable processes and financial controls.
• Solid accounting background with a strong understanding of reconciliations and month-end procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop team members.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience working with finance systems and ERP platforms would be advantageous.

On Offer

• Opportunity to lead and shape a key finance function.
• Exposure to senior finance leadership including the CFO and Group Financial Controller.
• Salary is £40,000 - £45,000 plus bonus and benefits.
• Based in Milton Keynes

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager or Supervisor looking to step into a broader leadership role then please send your CV to kay.edle@robertwalters.com or contact Kay Edle at Robert Walters for a confidential discussion.

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