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Purchase Ledger Manager - 12 month FTC

Employer
City Recruitment Group
Location
Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Oct 2, 2020

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Job Role
Accounts Payable
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Overview

City Recruitment Group are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger working for a large Manufacturing company in the Birmingham area.

Your New Role

This established and leading manufacturing company are seeking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Manager to the business for maternity cover. As a Purchase Ledger Manager you will primarily be processing and maintaining purchase ledger records, ensuring timely information is entered and maintained in accordance with company procedures.

* Management of the team responsible for a small team of 3-5 purchase ledgers

* Ensuring that all internal controls (including supplier statement reconciliations, new account openings) and the associated governance are operating effectively.

* Responsibility for all stock invoice postings including the allocation of freight, duty and management of currency within the stock and purchase ledger system;

* Responsibility for all aspects of engagement with HMRC (including deferred VAT and duty within a bonded warehouse facility).

* This includes responsibility for preparing the monthly and quarterly VAT returns with the Financial Controller;

* Responsibility of managing treasury operations including bank-to-day payments. This includes managing supplier payments through trade finance facility and the associated governance obligations;

* Responsibility for driving process improvements across the purchase ledger and treasury operations with a move towards simplification and automation of processes onto the SAP system.

To be considered for the role

* Previous experience of leading teams and managing an import-based purchase ledger department and managing treasury operations is essential. Preference is that this has been gained within a Manufacturing Business

* You must have previous experience (hands on practical knowledge) in working with SAP

* Proficiency in IT (including excel based data management e.g. pivot tables; lock-up formulas) is essential;

* An organised work style with the ability to delegate and effectively lead teams to deliver tasks;

* An ability to communicate effectively (build relationships) with internal and external stakeholders across all levels. This includes a commercial mind-set that understands

* A positive can-do attitude with a passion for searching for continuous improvements.

* As a Purchase Ledger Manager, ideally you will be AAT qualified.

* Assertive to manage a small team of clerks

What our client can offer you

A thriving, leading business with excellent working environment which will include a competitive salary alongside a plethora of softer benefits.

Please click 'apply now' to avoid missing out on this opportunity or contact Al at City Recruitment Group for more information

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