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Purchase Ledger Team Leader

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Trafford Park

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Axon Moore are excited to be recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Team Leader on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation with a high-performing Transactional Finance function.

 This is a leadership role responsible for managing the AP function and overseeing the end-to-end payables operation across multiple entities. The successful candidate will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant supplier payments, while driving continuous improvement and efficiency across the team.
 The role requires a strong leader who can develop and inspire their team, while constantly seeking smarter, more effective ways of working.

Location: West Manchester + Hybrid + Flexibility
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000

Main duties:

Lead and manage the function, overseeing day-to-day operations and developing the team through clear objectives, performance management and ongoing support
Maintain full control of supplier ledgers, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, completed on time and regularly reviewed to minimise risk and outstanding items
Oversee all payment activity, including payment runs, ad-hoc payments and expenses, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals
Take ownership of supplier and internal query resolution, building strong stakeholder relationships to drive timely payments and high service standards
Support month-end processes, including reporting, accruals and subledger reviews, to ensure accurate financial results
Support the Finance Manager with monthly reporting
Drive continuous improvement across processes, collaborating with senior finance leadership to strengthen controls and enhance efficiency
Person specification:

Minimum 5 years’ experience within an AP / P2P finance role
Previous experience managing / mentoring team members
Strong background in supplier reconciliations and complex query resolution
Experience managing Direct Debits within a high-volume environment
SAP experience (highly desirable)
Strong Excel skills
Knowledge of VAT and compliance requirements
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive in improving processes
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to step into a senior leadership role where they can shape processes, develop a team and make a tangible impact across a fantastic finance function.

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