Purchase Ledger Manager
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000.00 to £45,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Range |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | br1 3aa |
| Company: | Excelcare Holdings |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0c35e0b1-4044-414b-ab5e-866f4e36ac0a |
Summary
Purchase Ledger Manager – Up to 45k
We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and hands-on Purchase Ledger Manager to join our expanding healthcare organisation. Reporting to the Head of Financial Operations, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the full Purchase to Pay (P2P) function within a multi-site care environment where accuracy, efficiency, and strong supplier relationships are essential to supporting frontline services.
This is not purely a management role — we are looking for someone who is prepared to roll up their sleeves and get involved in the day-to-day processing, while also leading and developing a small team of 2 direct reports. The role is based on-site in Bromley, Kent.
- Working Hours: 9am – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday
- Salary: Up to 45k
- Office based: Bromley, Kent
About the role of Purchase Ledger Manager:
- Oversee the complete purchasing cycle — from PO creation and approval through to invoice processing and payment ensuring robust financial controls and timely supplier payments.
- Training users on the procurement platform efficiently and effectively (Advanced Financials).
- Oversee PO compliance and three-way matching (PO, Goods Receipted Notes, invoice)
- Leading, mentoring and developing a small team to make improvements in processes.
- Act as the primary contact for supplier enquiries regarding payment status, statement discrepancies or outstanding credits. Managing reconciliations and resolving escalated supplier queries.
- Driving continuous improvement within P2P systems and processes
- Overseeing days payable outstanding.
- Support the Head of Financial Operations with required reporting or analysis for year end audit schedules.
- Ownership of the aged creditor report, ensuring this is reflective of the month end balances and supplier reconciliations.
About you:
- Proven experience supervising or managing a small Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable function.
- Strong understanding of the full purchasing lifecycle
- Confident user of finance and Purchase to Pay systems
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Flexibility and willingness to get involved in the day to day requirements of the Purchase Ledger operation.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, able to handle queries professionally and efficiently with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong reconciliation and problems solving skills.
- Intermediate Excel and MS Office.
- Experience within a healthcare or multi-site environment (desirable)
- AAT qualification could be beneficial but not essential.
What we offer in return for your hard work:
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
- Annual salary review
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
- DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
- Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
- Team appreciation week
*Terms and Conditions apply
This role offers real ownership, visibility within the finance function and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an organisation where financial efficiency directly supports quality care delivery for the people living in our services. If this sounds like your next career move – please apply online today.