Purchase Ledger Manager in Manchester

Purchase Ledger Manager – 6 Month FTC Manchester – Embankment Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office We’re looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to join Markerstudy Group on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting the team through a busy period and an important finance systems upgrade. This is a hands-on role within a high-volume Purchase Ledger function. You’ll work closely with the existing team to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly, manage workloads and backlogs, resolve supplier and invoice queries, and support the transition during a system change. If you’re an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who can quickly get up to speed, lead from the front and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be a great interim opportunity. What you’ll be doing Supporting the day-to-day management of the Purchase Ledger team, helping to balance workloads and maintain service levels. Overseeing high-volume invoice processing, supplier accounts and statement reconciliations. Managing invoice mismatches, pricing discrepancies and workflow exceptions. Supporting daily and weekly payment cycles. Helping to clear backlogs and ensure invoices move efficiently through the workflow. Supporting month-end ledger close and balance sheet reconciliations. Monitoring Purchase Ledger performance and identifying areas where processes can be improved. Managing and resolving escalated supplier and internal stakeholder queries. Supporting data cleansing and readiness activity as the business moves to its new Esker P2P system. Assisting with quarterly commission payment processing. What we’re looking for You’ll ideally have: Strong previous experience managing or supervising a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable team within a high-volume environment. Experience working within a large, multi-entity organisation. Strong knowledge of invoice matching, supplier reconciliations, payment processes and Purchase Ledger controls. Confidence dealing with escalations and building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. A practical, proactive approach and the ability to quickly identify priorities in a busy environment. Good Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Why join us? This is a great opportunity to join a large finance function at an important point of change. You’ll have the chance to make an immediate impact, help stabilise and support the Purchase Ledger operation during a busy period, and contribute to a significant systems upgrade. Contract: 6-month FTC Location: Embankment, Manchester Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office