This role will ensure the effective operation of the Purchase Ledger Function through a strong financial control environment. It involves processing transactions efficiently and accurately to ensure timely payments to suppliers. The role provides leadership to the Purchase Ledger team, delivering excellent service to St John people and suppliers, with opportunities for development and change management.
Role: Purchase Ledger Manager
Location: Sheffield
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 28th May 2025
Our offer to you
We offer a supportive culture with opportunities for growth, a healthy work-life balance, and recognition for your contributions. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 38 days over 5 years
- Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle schemes
- Health and Wellbeing portal, Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on various services and products including Blue Light, NHS, mobile phones, gyms, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, and shopping
About Us
Join a team of over 1,416 employees and 31,000 volunteers dedicated to saving lives through first aid services, training, and campaigning. As a historic charity, we aim to create a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
We support communities with physical and mental health first aid, community response and outreach, and training programs. Our social enterprise delivers first aid training and medical supplies.
Job Summary
This role ensures the smooth operation of the Purchase Ledger, maintaining strong financial controls, and leading the team to provide excellent service and implement change.
About You
You should have at least GCSEs in Maths and English, experience managing a large purchase ledger, and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential.
About the Role
- Process supplier invoices accurately and on time, ensuring controls are in place
- Complete monthly supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Manage weekly payment runs with robust controls
- Build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, resolving queries
- Manage email query queues, provide reports and analysis, and mitigate risks
- Ensure compliance with laws, standards, GDPR, and confidentiality
- Lead, develop, and manage the purchase ledger team, fostering a performance culture
Additional details are available on our website or upon clicking apply. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy early due to high volume.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting various networks and promoting a respectful environment. All successful applicants will undergo safeguarding checks, including DBS clearance if applicable.