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Purchase Ledger Manager

Purchase Ledger Manager

Durantie Recruitment

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 10 days

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Purchase Ledger Manager located in Chelmsford, Essex, with a salary of approximately £39,000 depending on experience.
The role focuses on the accounting and administration of the purchase ledger, reporting directly to the Group Finance Manager.
Key responsibilities include managing suppliers, processing payments, and overseeing an assistant while handling complex queries.
Candidates should have previous management experience dealing with large quantities of invoices, preferably in construction accounting, and be proficient in SAGE Line 50 and Eque2.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required, and candidates must own a car due to the location of the office.

Purchase Ledger ManagerChelmsford, Essex Circa £39,000 DOE

Our client, a UK leading specialist contractor based in Chelmsford are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager. Ongoing success has led to the creation of a permanent full time hands on role focussing on the accounting and administration of their purchase ledger. This role reports directly to the Group Finance Manager.

The Role

This role is to head up the Accounts Payable function.

Managing the suppliers
Ensuring payments are processed on time
Dealing with complex queries
Overseeing an assistant
Uploading, matching and checking supplier invoices
Setting up new suppliers on the system
Monthly statement reconciliations
Year end audit duties
Ad hoc duties to support the wider team.

The Candidate

Previous management experience of dealing with large quantities of invoices
Management experience and be confident at reviewing current processes in suggest and implement improvements.
Experience of SAGE Line 50 and Eque2 desirable.
Computer Literate in Microsoft office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Construction accounting experience preferred
Excellent administration and communication skills
MUST be a car owner / driver due to location

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 17:00

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