Purchase To Pay Manager

Purchase To Pay ManagerSalary: 48,000 - 55,000 per annum Location: 1 Angel Square, Manchester/hybrid working (2 days on-site per week)Contract: Permanent, 37 hours FTEClosing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026Overview of the Purchase To Pay Manager roleSellick Partnership is currently partnered with Co-op Academies Trust to recruit a Purchase to Pay Manager. This is a key opportunity to lead and improve the Trust''s purchase-to-pay function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing of supplier invoices, purchase orders and payment runs across a growing organisation. The role reports to the Head of Finance and will lead Purchase Ledger Supervisors and wider P2P staff, with a focus on team development, financial control, process improvement and stakeholder support. Key responsibilities of the Purchase To Pay Manager will include- Lead and manage the Trust''s purchase-to-pay function- Line manage Purchase Ledger Supervisors and other P2P staff- Oversee purchase orders, invoice processing, goods receipt matching and payment runs- Ensure compliance with Trust policies, delegated authorities and internal financial controls- Manage supplier relationships, queries, disputes and reconciliations- Oversee supplier statements, credit card logs, VAT reconciliation and submissions- Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes, including accruals and journals- Contribute to audit activity, reporting, risk assessment and mitigation- Identify and implement process and ..... full job details .....