Purchase Ledger Manager

Company: Michael Page Finance
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Location: Chester
Job Description:

A fantastic permanent opportunity for a full time Purchase Ledger Manager role based in South Manchester with hybrid home working and flexible hours.


Client Details


Working for a very well established, highly successful organisation.


Description


Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, train, and mentor the accounts payable team. This includes setting performance targets, conducting appraisals, and managing staff workloads.


Invoice Processing & Management: Oversee the accurate logging, matching (against purchase orders), and coding of supplier invoices and credit notes into systems.


Reconciliation: Produce monthly aged creditor reports, reconcile complex supplier statements, and resolve discrepancies.


Payment Runs: Manage and authorise weekly BACS and international payment runs, ensuring timely settlements to maintain excellent supplier relationships.


Process Improvement: Streamline purchase-to-pay (P2P) workflows, implement automation technologies, and enforce internal financial policies.


Profile


A successful professional should have:



  • A strong background in Purchase Ledger

  • Experience managing a team

  • Experience with financial systems and tools to drive process improvements.

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • The ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.


Job Offer


Circa £65,000 South Manchester with hybrid working (two days at home).


Plus:



  • Bonus

  • Flexible hours

  • Private medical

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Generous pension contribution

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Posted: July 13th, 2026