Purchase Ledger Controller

Description

After an incredible 4 decades in the role, our client s long-standing Ledgers Controller is heading into retirement. They re now looking for their successor - someone to step into this key position as Purchase Ledger Controller.

This isn t your standard ledger role. You ll take ownership of the company s cash, banking, payments and reconciliation. With hundreds of complex invoices processed each month, you ll be the one keeping everything accurate, controlled and running on time. It s a multifaceted, high-volume process, but one that s central to the business.

You ll work closely with the financial Controller, ensuring that both sterling and international payments are managed seamlessly.

What you ll get:

Competitive salary

Flexibility with start and finish times

Matched company pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

About You

You have proven experience in purchase ledger and cash management

You can spot errors and risks quickly, and put solutions in place to resolve them

Understand the end-to-end payments process from receipt of supplier invoices through to making payments

You re confident making decisions and acting as the first point of contact for all cash and bank matters

You take real ownership and responsibility, treating the company s finances with care and control

You can work well under pressure, balancing accuracy with pace

Not shy to challenge and question processes when needed, always looking for improvement

About the Role

Manage the full purchase ledger function

Handle GBP and FX payments, including two monthly payment runs, weekly ad hoc runs, and foreign currency transactions

Reconcile all transactions across purchasing and banking

Review, approve, and process company credit cards and limits

Oversee cash and bank transfers across the business

Manage the finance inbox, responding to supplier queries and resolving issues efficiently

Work closely with the FC to approve payments and maintain compliance

Act as the go-to person for all things cash and bank related

About the company

World leader in their field

Huge drivers of development and innovation

A supportive team culture with training and development opportunities

This is a trusted, hands-on role at the heart of the finance team - perfect for someone who thrives on accuracy, ownership, and responsibility.

For more information, please call and speak to Lucy Bailey

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