Purchase Ledger Manager

The University's Finance and Procurement Directorate is responsible for the delivery of professional financial and accounting advice and decision support services, both to University staff and external stakeholders. It also ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory financial requirements.
As part of the Finance and Procurement Directorate, the Purchase Ledger Team (13 members) is a busy team, responsible for ensuring all payments due from the University (except payroll) are paid in a timely manner and accounted for correctly. Including payments to suppliers (goods and services), staff (expenses) and students (bursaries and expenses).
It is a proactive and friendly team and we are looking for someone to manage the team and lead on delivery of the service.
So, if you have experience of working in a large organisation, managing a successful Purchase Ledger team, with a focus on customer service and continuous improvement then this might be the job for you.
We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
As well as 25 days annual leave and the eight standard UK bank holidays, you also get up to six extra days each year for extended University closure around some UK public/holidays.
Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.
For this job we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant. If you require sponsorship to undertake this role, please visit GOV.UK to check your eligibility before applying.