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Purchase Ledger Manager

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Accounts Payable Manager – Exciting Opportunity in a High-Growth Business

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded and experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Manager to join a rapidly expanding business at a pivotal stage in its growth journey. This role is perfect for someone who is technically strong, confident in challenging existing processes, and passionate about developing a high-performing finance team.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the Senior Financial Accountant, this is a hands-on leadership role with full responsibility for the end-to-end Accounts Payable function. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, embrace system and process change, and bring a proactive, assertive approach to team management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  * Oversee all aspects of the Accounts Payable function, including PO processing, supplier payments, and trade liability

  * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five, fostering performance, motivation, and accountability

  * Support the integration of new acquisitions, ensuring smooth system transitions and enhanced controls

  * Drive efficiency through automation, improved processes, and best-practice AP methodologies

  * Ensure accuracy and control over high-value weekly payment runs (£200k–£500k)

  * Collaborate closely with the management accounts team and wider finance leadership

  * Resolve historic/legacy issues and ensure robust knowledge transfer within the team

About You

  * Demonstrable experience managing a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable team

  * Strong understanding of AP processes from start to finish

  * Highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

  * Confident in challenging the status quo and leading change initiatives

  * IT-literate, ideally with experience in Sage Intacct, Zahara, or similar systems (training provided if needed)

  * AAT or part-qualified (preferred), or qualified by experience

If this sounds like the next step in your career, please contact Tracey Ellis for more information on (phone number removed)

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