Interim Purchase Ledger Manager

Sewell Wallis are partnering with a globally recognised professional services business to secure a Purchase Ledger Manager for a 9-12 month contract to oversee the entire purchase ledger function, and be influential in project work surrounding implementation of controls, streamlining processes, and improvement on reporting for key metrics.

This role will suit someone who is particularly tech and system savvy, having had experience delivering new processes and creation of tools to streamline and improve the efficiency and accuracy of data provided.

If you enjoy a hands‑on role, with the opportunity to work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business to problem solve and improve efficiencies of the team.

This business is based in modern and well‑equipped offices in Leeds city centre, a 5 minute walk to the station! Hybrid working is available, with an expectation to be in the office 2-3 times a week. They would ideally want someone to start ASAP, although can consider up to a 4 week notice period for exceptional candidates.

What will you be doing?

• Management of the entire purchase ledger function, covering both UK and EMEA.
• Ensuing controls are adhered and in place for the P2P process
• Review and identify gaps in the internal processes, and implementing controls to mitigate risk
• Management of a team of 2, overseeing the day-to-day process
• Payment verification from banks
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and EMEA offices by answering queries as required
• Improve and develop reporting of key metrics
• Working group to develop a new cash‑flow forecasting tool

What skills are we looking for?

• Significant Purchase Ledger management experience in various settings
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Confidence with communicating across all business levels
• A hands‑on approach to collaborative working
• Strong MS Excel skills (incl VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, pivot tables)
• Experience using Elite 3E would be beneficial

What's on offer?

• A competitive salary of circa £55,000 - open to negotiation on this for the correct candidate
• 25 days of annual leave with bank holidays off
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• Hybrid working arrangement - 2-3 days in office
• Flexible start and finish times
• Central, easily accessible by public transport - 5 minutes from the train station!
• Vouchers and employee discounts

Send us your CV below, or contact Lawrie Bacon for more information.

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