Finance Ledger Manager

SF Recruitment has partnered with a brilliant client based in Burton on Trent who are looking to recruit a Finance Ledger Manager to cover a maternity contract. This is being recruited on a full time basis, and offers hybrid working.

Job Overview

The Finance Ledger Manager will control and oversee both the Credit Control and Purchase Ledger functions, ensuring accurate processing, effective team management, and timely reconciliation of banks and ledgers at least once a month. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient financial operations, driving continuous improvement, and supporting my clients ambitious growth plans.
This is a very exciting opportunity for an individual who is eager to take on challenges and grow alongside the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and develop the Purchase Ledger and Credit Control teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance.
• Accurate Processing: Ensure accurate and timely posting and allocation of receipts and payments, invoices, credit notes, refunds and adjustments, maintaining appropriate documentation and audit trails.
• Debtor and Creditor Management: Conduct regular reviews of debtors and creditors, promptly escalating and addressing any issues to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Key Account Management and Processing: Manage and process transactions for key accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and exceptional service in all dealings.
• Ledger Oversight: Oversee the management of purchase and credit control ledgers, ensuring adherence to established processes and resolving any issues swiftly.
• Bank & Ledger Reconciliations: Ensure bank and key ledger reconciliations are completed to a high standard at least once a month.
• Supplier and Agent Onboarding: Establish and maintain robust onboarding processes for suppliers and agents.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with other departments to streamline work processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Ad Hoc Duties: Manage and execute additional administrative and financial tasks as required.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 2 years plus experience working in finance teams, particularly in purchase ledger and credit control.
• Strong excel skills including pivot tables
• An ability to work to tight deadlines and manage workload effectively whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Experience of working in a fast paced, high growth business
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Ledger Manager, who is looking for their next opportunity, whether you are immediately available, going through redundancy or coming to the end of an assignment in the near future, I would love to hear from you, please apply right away for immediate consideration.