Purchase Ledger Manager

Purchase Ledger Manager
Chelmsford, 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