Purchase Ledger

Have you got experience supporting a busy fincance department? Do you have experience working within an engineering/manufacturing environment? If so, our client is a well-established manufacturer in the automotive sector and they would be keen to talk to you. The ideal candidate will be a detail-focused, self-motivated individual with strong purchase ledger and bookkeeping experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work confidently to monthly deadlines.

Purchase Ledger Controller
Permanent
Salary:
Dependent on experience

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday 8am – 4.45, early finish on Friday

Location:

Coventry

Purchase Ledger Controller

Job Description

Administer the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made within agreed terms
Reconcile invoices against delivery notes and purchase orders, completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations
Prepare and process supplier payments, including BACS payment runs and purchase summaries
Support the Finance Manager and Head of Finance & IT, including deputising when required and contributing to team priorities
Maintain accurate financial records, support system improvements, and contribute to continuous process improvement
Purchase Ledger Controller
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

Degree preferred or a minimum of 3 years’ relevant finance or bookkeeping experience
Proven experience managing a purchase ledger and supplier accounts
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet monthly deadlines
Highly self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holiday
Competitive pension scheme
Annual bonus