Purchase Ledger Manager

Location: Office-based - Bromsgrove Head Office
Contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free Parking

Welcome to Polaris, one of the UK's largest communities dedicated to children's services! For over 30 years, we've been passionately transforming the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, leaving care services, education, and bespoke children's services contracts.

Our nurturing community collaborates to ensure the best outcomes for every child in our care. We are ambitious for our children, families, and staff, and we believe in their bright futures.

We are excited to invite an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to join our growing team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove!

• Oversee the management of purchase ledger systems, processes, and controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated purchase ledger team of 3 staff members.
• Train and educate purchase order users to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure timely weekly supplier payment processing and authorization in line with company procedures.
• Resolve queries from suppliers and internal departments promptly.
• Reconcile suppliers' monthly statements to maintain accuracy.
• Assist with month-end procedures and year-end accounts, providing necessary audit information.
• Continuously monitor, improve, and develop internal processes.
• Review and follow up on any suspicious invoices, escalating as needed.
• Maintain and enhance fraud prevention controls, including supplier verification and bank detail checks.
• Produce and review aged creditor reports, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances.

• Proven experience in purchase ledger, including familiarity with purchase order systems.
• Leadership experience with a passion for developing others.
• Knowledge of accounting software to streamline processes.
• A proactive approach to work with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will undergo a DBS check as part of the hiring process.

At Polaris, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Join us in making a difference! We look forward to welcoming you to our team.