Purchase Ledger Manager

Your Golf Travel is a multi-award winning, high-growth company which employs over 200 people in our Farringdon based Head Office. We now boast the title of being the World’s largest golf travel provider in just 10 years of trading, having booked 500,000 golfers and tee-times across 24 countries worldwide each year.

The Role- Purchase Ledger Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a young, fast paced company, within the tour operator / leisure industry. The successful candidate will be someone that is an excellent communicator, is able to learn quickly and has a proven track record of leading a team.

The successful candidate will play a significant role in the day-to-day operation, leading a small team of assistants in the management of a large supplier portfolio. Whilst tasked with reviewing current efficiencies and procedures, this role also requires the need to lead by example. The right candidate will be willing to assist the team in all aspects of the department, including the processing of invoices and liaising with suppliers.

Role to include, but not limited to:

– Manage and motivate a team of Accounts Payable Assistants in processing invoices (+2000 per week), supporting where necessary

– Generate weekly payment runs across multiple currencies, identifying payment priorities against available cash flow

– Become the main source of contact for suppliers and venues, as well as other departments within the company

– Resolve supplier queries and manage expectations during busy periods

– Induct, train and continually develop new starters to the department, providing direction and guidance

– Review current processes and procedures to establish efficiencies and identify any areas for improvement

– Carry out staff reviews and appraisals

– Install a working environment that encourages creative input and ideas for the benefit of the company

Requirements

– At least two years working in an accounts payable / purchase ledger capacity

– At least five GCSEs including Maths and English (A-C) minimum.

– ACCA / CIMA – part or fully qualified (or similar). Desirable but not essential

– Experience of Accounting Software essential (Sage or Access Dimensions desirable)

– Advanced Excel skills