At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in managing the purchase ledger and ensuring financial accuracy.
- Company: Reputable Bristol-based healthcare organisation focused on community impact.
- Benefits: Generous leave, hybrid working, pension scheme, and health support.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and process improvement.
- Why this job: Join a values-driven team and make a real difference in finance.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounts payable management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
- Full time / Flexible working
- Industry: Healthcare & Medical / Support
- Company: Hays
Consultant: Sejal Hampson Hays office: hampson@hays. com Your new company Our client is a well-established Bristol-based organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and making a positive impact within the communities it supports.
With a collaborative and people-focused culture, the organisation places great value on teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Your new role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Purchase Ledger Manager to lead a busy Accounts Payable function within a well-established, values-driven organisation based in Bristol.
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, Financial Reporting, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end purchase ledger process and managing a team of three Accounts Assistants.
You will play an integral role in ensuring the efficient processing of supplier invoices, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting the wider finance team in delivering high-quality financial services across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a team of three Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistants.
Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing of invoices and payments.
Ensure supplier accounts are regularly reconciled and outstanding items are investigated promptly.
Maintain strong financial controls and adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
Support month-end and year-end processes, including accruals, reconciliations and audit requirements.
Monitor workload, performance and service levels within the Purchase Ledger team.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.
Contribute to finance projects, system improvements and wider departmental objectives.
What you'll need to succeed We're looking for a confident finance professional with experience leading an accounts payable or purchase ledger function.
Essential Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger Manager, Accounts Payable Manager or similar supervisory role.
Experience managing and developing finance team members.
Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and controls.
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience using finance systems and ERP platforms.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Pension scheme.
Health and wellbeing support.
Training and development opportunities.
Accounts / Purchase Ledger Manager in Bristol employer: Hays
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