Purchase Ledger Manager

This isn''t a "keep the lights on and tick a few invoices off" kind of job.This is for someone who knows their way around a purchase ledger so well they could probably reconcile it in their sleep.You''ll be taking ownership of a busy AP function within a well-established, fast-moving business that deals with high volumes, tight deadlines, and the occasional "how did that get through?" moment.You''ll be supporting the Head of Transactional Finance, but day-to-day this is your team, your processes, your standards.If you like things tidy, timely, and technically correct you''ll probably do well here.What you''ll actually be doing:You''ll be responsible for running the accounts payable operation like a well-oiled machine (or at least something that doesn''t squeak too loudly on a Friday afternoon).Leading and developing a team of Accounts Payable Assistants (yes, actual leadership - not just forwarding emails with "thoughts?")Keeping the creditors ledger accurate, up to date, and under controlOwning weekly and monthly payment runs, including reviewing, checking, uploading, and making sure money goes exactly where it shouldManaging month-end close activities so deadlines aren''t a surprise to anyoneMaking sure supplier and subcontractor payments are correct, timely, and fully compliant with internal policiesRunning reconciliations and producing meaningful reports (not just spreadsheets for the sake of it)Working closely with Procurement and Compliance to vet and onboard suppliers ..... full job details .....