A small business based in Leeds are looking to add a Purchase Ledger Manager to lead its team AP based in Halifax

The role requires an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager with a proven track record of in a Purchase Ledger department to support the UK and UAE operations to work as part of an established team with a view to developing their career in accounts over the long term.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

*Management of the team responsible for the two principle 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).
*Responsible for preparing the monthly and quarterly VAT returns with the Financial Controller.
*Managing treasury operations including bank-to-day payments. This includes managing supplier payments through the banking trade finance facility and the associated governance obligations;
*Driving process improvements across the purchase ledger and treasury operations with a move towards simplification and automation of processes onto the SAP system.

We are looking to hear from candidates with the following skills & relevant experience:

*Previous experience of leading teams and managing an import-based purchase ledger department and managing treasury operations is essential.
*Disciplined and organised with the ability to delegate and effectively lead teams to deliver tasks.
*Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
*Previous experience using SAP and Sage is advantageous.
*Excellent interpersonal skills capable of building effective relationships.
*Positive and committed approach to continuous improvements.

This is a great opportunity for someone with some strong Purchase Ledger experience to join a business who pride themselves in the progression and development they can offer their staff members over the long term. If you are interested and have a strong AP background ideally in a manufacturing business and looking for development in their career get in touch immediately.

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