Purchase To Pay Manager

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Purchase to Pay Manager to join our multi‑academy trust (MAT) and support our Business Services team through the next phase of growth in Leeds, Bradford, Greater Manchester and Liverpool.

This is a full‑time permanent position. In return, we will offer a competitive salary of £47,182 – £51,357 per annum and an opportunity to work across multiple sites.

• Live our mission, values and drivers every day.
• Lead, motivate, manage and mentor the purchase to pay team ensuring the smooth running of the service for our trust.
• Create a culture of regulatory understanding, compliance and best practice; ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and legal requirements by designing and implementing policies, processes and procedures.
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including service leads, principals, suppliers, banks and auditors.
• Lead the management of our trust finance purchasing software, ensuring the system is used effectively and efficiently and that processes are robust.
• Use data, automation and systems to support the management of workload, workflows and performance.
• Oversee the issuing of sales invoices and ensure appropriate credit control procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Maintain a clean and accurate purchase ledger and sales ledger at all times, including monthly review in line with reporting timelines.
• Act as a key driver for the adherence to purchasing and procurement requirements, focusing on delivering value for money and challenging stakeholders and budget holders.

• GCSE grade 4 or above in English and mathematics (or equivalent).
• Diploma or degree in accounting and finance.
• AAT Level 4, ACCA or CIMA Part Qualified, or equivalent.
• Values driven.
• Minimum of three years' experience supervising staff in a similar role or multi‑site environment.
• Planning, organising, directing and coordinating work of others, including senior leaders.
• Commitment to safeguarding.
• Understanding of and interest in academy accounting and the education sector.
• Exceptional skills in procurement, purchasing and finance systems.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone  encourage applications from under‑represented communities and from people irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process.