Ledger Manager

Ledger Manager

Location: Halifax

Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: £16.92 p/h - Potential for longer-term opportunity.

Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break

Are you seeking a rewarding role that values diverse experiences? Stafflex are currently supporting our client in a time of change that has brought forward a need for a Temporary Ledger Manager. We are seeking a dynamic individual to fill a newly available position, offering an immediate start for the right candidate and a potential for a longer-term role once a department restructure is established.

Holding responsibility for managing Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Cashbook Ledgers, the successful candidate will be supporting a Financial Director, managing a Finance Assistant, managing credit control processes and covering the assistant accountant when required.

As a Ledger Manager, you will play a crucial role in our client's success by:

• Managing ledgers for UK and US based operations.
• Managing the Finance Assistant, ensuring all day-to-day ledger tasks are adhered to.
• Review and approve weekly payment runs.
• Ensure timely payment and invoices are processed ( 400 invoices per month).
• Perform daily debtor and creditor reviews, keeping to strict ledger balance limits.
• Manage credit control processes.
• Reporting to Group CEO and Group FD, building good organisational working relationships.
• Manage expenses and ensure claims are paid in line with policies.
• Oversee baking reconciliations for GBP, USD and EUR accounts.
• Assist in year-end accounts and external audit process
• Cover for Assistant Accountant when required.

Requirements: To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• 3+ Years' experience of managing ledgers and a ledger team is essential.
• Use of Sage 200 or corporate accounting software.
• Accounting experience (including posting journals).
• Organisational/time management skills.
• Strong communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Common sense, logical thinking, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to produce accurate financial information and reports.
• AAT or part accountant qualification.
• A desire for continuous learning and professional development

If you are a results-driven professional seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply. For any further information, please call Mulenga or Laura on (Ext 3).