At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support the Purchase Ledger Team in managing accounts payable processes.
- Company: Join Doocey Group, a family-run civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, regular reviews, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse workforce welcomed; excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing company that values hard work, loyalty, and ambition.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in finance processes required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
- Job Title
- Purchase Ledger Manager
- Salary
Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.
- Location
- Tipton
- Our Company
Doocey Group is a long-established, family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years of industry experience.
Built on strong Black Country values, we pride ourselves on integrity, reliability, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering high standards in everything we do.
Over the past 10 years, Doocey Group has experienced significant growth, achieved through consistently deliver high-quality work for our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water.
Our success is built to deliver safely and reliably in a fast-paced and often challenging environment.
As we approach a turnover of £100m, this marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our teams across the business.
If you are looking to join a growing organisation that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you will feel right at home at Doocey Group.
The Role
The Group Purchase Ledger Manager plays a key role in leading, motivating and supporting the Purchase Ledger Team.
The role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance within a high-volume environment across a group of companies.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the high-volume processing of supplier invoices across multiple companies.
- Match and process invoices against corresponding receipts and obtain the required authorisation for payment clearance.
- Follow up invoice queries promptly to ensure approvals are received in time to meet payment deadlines.
- Support suppliers and internal stakeholders with invoice and payment queries, working collaboratively across departments where required.
- Obtain the necessary authorisations and process ad hoc payments through the online banking portal.
- Complete supplier statement reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure payment runs are completed accurately and in line with agreed supplier terms.
- Work to tight deadlines to support month-end processes.
- Manage, mentor and develop the Purchase Ledger Team.
- Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborate with other departments to drive continuous improvement across accounts payable processes, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve escalated queries effectively.
- Maintain accurate digital records.
- Technical Skills & Experience
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Exposure to finance transformations and automation projects.
Qualifications & Training
- Excellent and accurate PC skills, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Working knowledge of Sage 50 and Sage 200.
- Additional Information
Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
Purchase Ledger Manager M & A Doocey Civil Engineering in Tipton employer: M & A Doocey Civil Engineering Ltd.
Doocey Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, where hard work, loyalty, and ambition are truly valued. Located in Tipton, our family-run business offers competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to significant projects within the civil engineering sector. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that prioritises employee development and maintains strong relationships with clients and subcontractors alike.
Contact Details:
M & A Doocey Civil Engineering Ltd. Recruitment Team
