Purchase Ledger Controller - #1718459

Our client is a leading brand and one of the most recognisable names in Leeds City Centre. Having grown significantly over the last few years they now have a new role of Purchase Ledger Controller that they have created due to the growth of the team and the business.

Responsibilities include:

• Overall accountability for the Accounts Payable function, with the possibility of overseeing a direct report if/when volumes necessitate it.




• Precise and timely processing of invoices, approved in line with the group's Delegation of Authority (DoA).




• Preparation of payment runs.




• Efficient and prompt handling of invoice queries.




• Accurate allocation of manual postings and payments.




• Regular reconciliation of supplier statements and swift resolution of discrepancies.




• Management of the aged payables ledger, including monthly reconciliation with the general ledger.




• Maintenance of supplier information.




• Continuous review and governance of the AP function to ensure strong AP controls.




• Coordination with internal stakeholders and external suppliers as necessary.




• Support for the Accounts Payable function during the year-end audit.




• Participation in other ad hoc areas/projects as requested.




• Other reasonable duties or attendance at meetings as required.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact and grow with a growing business, don’t hesitate to reach out to Liam O’Flaherty at Sharp Consultancy on 0113 236 6300 for more details.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.