Purchase Ledger Manager 6 Month FTC Manchester Embankment Hybrid 2 days per week in the office We re looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to join Markerstudy Group on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting the team through a busy period and an important finance systems upgrade. This is a hands-on role within a high-volume Purchase Ledger function. You ll work closely with the existing team to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly, manage workloads and backlogs, resolve supplier and invoice queries, and support the transition during a system change. If you re an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who can quickly get up to speed, lead from the front and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be a great interim opportunity. What you ll be doing Supporting the day-to-day management of the Purchase Ledger team, helping to balance workloads and maintain service levels. Overseeing high-volume invoice processing, supplier accounts and statement reconciliations. Managing invoice mismatches, pricing discrepancies and workflow exceptions. Supporting daily and weekly payment cycles. Helping to clear backlogs and ensure invoices move efficiently through the workflow. Supporting month-end ledger close and balance sheet reconciliations. Monitoring Purchase Ledger performance and identifying areas where processes can be improved. Managing and resolving escalated supplier and internal stakeholder queries. Supporting data ..... full job details .....