Purchase Ledger Controller - #1723695

PureGym is the No.1 gym operator in the UK, and the 4th largest gym operator worldwide. With 600+ gyms and over 2 million members across the UK, Europe & US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome. We champion diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feelsfree to be. We offer:

• Gym membership for you + 1


• A truly flexible working culture


• Personal private healthcare


• Life insurance


• Company pension contribution


• Holiday purchase scheme up to an additional week.


• Enhanced maternity pay

The Role

Location: Leeds Hybrid (3 days per week)Type: Full TimeContract type: Permanent

This is a brand NEW opportunity to lead the US Accounts Payable function. Responsible for accurate and timely processing and payment of supplier invoices, adherence to the group's DoA, review and control of the Aged Payables ledger including reconciliation to the general ledger.

Having recently acquired 50+ gyms in the US, the group is recruiting a US focused finance team, to provide a robust financial control, reporting and budgeting function for US operations with revenue of c$130 million.. The team will be based in the UK Head Office in Leeds alongside the UK and Group functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the Accounts Payable function, with the potential to include a direct report, if/when volumes require it.
• Accurate & timely invoice processing, approved in accordance with the group's DoA
• Preparation of payment runs
• Prompt & effective management of invoice queries
• Prompt & accurate allocation of manual postings & payments
• Regular reconciliation of supplier statements and prompt resolution of differences
• Management of the aged payables ledger including reconciliation to the general ledger on a monthly basis
• Maintenance of the supplier masterfile
• Ongoing review and governance of the AP function to ensure robust AP controls
• Liaison with internal stakeholders and external suppliers as needed
• AP assistance for the year-end audit of US Operations
• Involvement in other ad hoc areas/projects as requested
• Other reasonable duties or attendance at meetings as required.

The Person

• Management or supervisory experience within a similarly sized Purchase Ledger function
• Passionate about PureGym and understands how Accounts Payable can best serve wider business needs.
• A self-starter who is looking to be part of an energetic, fast growing business.
• Adaptive to significant changes within the business
• Someone who is happy to be hands on and work on their own initiative but also be able to work together in a team to meet key deadlines such as the regular payment runs and month end accounts.
• Can build strong working relationships and networks to enable success – across and outside of the business.
• Challenges status quo, always seeking ways to improve processes, increase efficiency and add value.
• Strong attention to detail, and proven ability to work to deadlines through effective time management.
• Excellent excel skills.
• Experience of working with Medius and Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be an advantage, but not essential.

Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.

PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work.