Purchase and Sales Ledger Team Leader

Our client is seeking an experienced Purchase & Sales Ledger Team Leader to join a busy finance team initially on a temporary basis, starting immediately. This hands-on role is responsible for leading accounts payable and receivable operations, overseeing payments and income processing, cash management, and ensuring strong financial controls while managing and developing a small team.,

• Lead and manage the purchase and sales ledger function
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, receipts and payments
• Oversee BACS, CHAPS and manual payments, including PAYE, VAT and pensions
• Maintain strong financial controls, reconciliations and month-end close
• Manage credit control, debtor reporting and cash collection
• Monitor cash management and short-term cash forecasting
• Reconcile supplier statements, control accounts, credit cards and petty cash
• Supervise payroll-related payments (overtime, expenses and mileage)
• Resolve internal and external stakeholder queries
• Lead, develop and performance-manage the ledger team
• Support process improvements, KPIs and efficiency
• Deputise for senior finance colleagues when required
  
  Proven experience leading purchase and sales ledger teams
• Strong AP/AR background in a large or complex organisation
• Confident people manager with KPI and training experience
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with large finance systems
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and deadline focus
• AAT or similar qualification (desirable)