Purchase Ledger Manager

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager looking for your next challenge? Have you worked in a fast-paced Finance function and loved it?, Our Finance team in the East Midlands are growing, and we're currently seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager to join them. About the team… Our Finance team have seen some amazing growth the last 2 years, after some phenomenal acquisitions. This has led to an expansion of the team, helping them take charge of the increased information flow to an increased number of stakeholders and suppliers and increased levels of complexity - transforming their team for success. This role will aid in that vision to not just keep everything ticking away but to also bolster our finance processes, whilst Cooper Parry continues the acquisition journey. About the day to day… Reporting to the Head of Finance Shared Services, you will manage the purchase ledger team and oversee the day-to-day running of the whole purchase ledger process. This role is key in maintaining an excellent working relationship with all our suppliers, ensuring they are paid in line with agreed credit terms, and staff expenses are paid promptly and fairly. You will also get stuck into a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including;

• Managing individual team members, we want someone who will prioritise engagement, development, progression, and most importantly the wellbeing within the team, giving our people the best experience and enabling them to perform at their best
• Overseeing the processing of expenses, credit cards and invoices from suppliers
• Maintaining excellent relationships across the business to ensure information and authorisation required is provided in a timely fashion
• Providing monthly analysis and insight into the company costs incurred, including variance analysis to forecasts\budgets
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier accounts, intercompany balances, and various other balance sheet accounts
• Liaising with the Head of Treasury & Reporting, contributing to accurate cashflow forecasting of CP
• Working with external suppliers on ad-hoc queries, demonstrating a positive experience with Cooper Parry
• Liaising with other teams to ensure our supplier onboarding process promotes our Cultural and Ethical journey, along with compliance of required legal standards including anti-slavery and sustainability policies
The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further - from Managers to Partners, the team are always happy to support you.

In addition to those core values, as a Purchase Ledger Manager, you will have an acute analytical mindset and attention to detail. You'll love getting in the data and won't shy away from a growing fast paced environment. In fact, you will be agile and enjoy the challenge that change and growth bring. You will have:
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Organization and time management down to a tee
• Confidence to challenge and show resilience where required
• Multisite experience would be a benefit
  
  We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. So, we don't give run-of-the-mill advice.
We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape. That's how we've become the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the UK, and we've never been the type to rest on our laurels. Over the last couple of years alone, we've achieved some fantastic feats:
• Partnered with Waterland Private Equity in July 2022, and are now on a lightning-fast growth journey
• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index in 2022
• Best Companies' No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Came No.3 overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as "Best-in-class" for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience
What's in it for you? Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results. That's why we offer things like:
• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• No dress code - just "wear something!"
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs
Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best. Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process. A note for Recruitment Agencies...