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 have passionately improved 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, believing wholeheartedly in their futures.

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

• Manage purchase ledger systems, processes, and controls.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a dedicated purchase ledger team of 3 staff members.
• Train and educate purchase order users with enthusiasm.
• Ensure timely weekly supplier payment processing and authorization in line with company procedures.
• Resolve queries from suppliers and internal departments efficiently.
• Reconcile monthly statements from suppliers.
• 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 potentially fraudulent or duplicated invoices, escalating as needed.
• Maintain and enhance fraud prevention controls, including supplier verification and bank detail change checks.
• Produce and review aged creditor reports, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances.

• Proven experience in purchase ledger, including familiarity with purchase order systems.
• Previous leadership or people development experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of accounting software.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative team spirit.

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

At Polaris, we are committed 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.