Accounts Payable Clerk / Purchase Ledger Clerk (Permanent)
Salary: £27,000 £32,000
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: MondayFriday, 8:00am5:00pm
Industry: Construction | AP | CIS | Subcontractor Finance
About the Company
Join a fast-growing, privately owned construction business currently at £27m turnover with plans to reach £50m. The environment is friendly, hardworking and fast-paced, where the team support each other, and the days go quickly.
Youll work in a small accounts team of three, giving you hands-on visibility across live construction projects, subcontractors and operational teams ideal for someone who enjoys variety and being close to the action.
The Role Accounts Payable Clerk / Purchase Ledger Clerk
A permanent AP-focused role responsible for managing the full purchase ledger, supporting project teams and handling subcontractor finance tasks. Accuracy, ownership and confidence handling invoices, CIS and supplier queries are key.
CIS training can be fully provided no prior experience required.
Youll also support elements of Accounts Receivable and act as the No.2 within the finance team, contributing to process improvements and helping maintain smooth financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Main Focus
Managing and raising purchase orders
Processing subcontractor invoices (CIS experience helpful but not essential)
Running weekly and monthly payment runs
Preparing and issuing Accounts Payable statements
Sending supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
Identifying discrepancies and speaking directly with suppliers
Maintaining AP KPIs and reporting
Ensuring AP processes are accurate, consistent and efficient
Accounts Receivable Smaller Element
Contacting customers regarding overdue payments
Supporting basic credit control tasks
Process Ownership & Improvements
Full responsibility for the Accounts Payable function
Reviewing and improving finance processes
Creating simple, repeatable and efficient workflows
Acting as the escalation point for AP queries
Working closely with the wider finance and construction teams
About You
Strong Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience
High accuracy and excellent attention to detail
Confident taking ownership of tasks and processes
Able to manage day-to-day AP while improving systems
Enjoys a fast-paced, busy office environment
Problem-solver who likes simplifying and improving processes
Keywords
Accounts Payable Clerk, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable, AP, Purchase Ledger, CIS, Construction Finance, Subcontractor Invoices, Invoice Processing, Purchase Orders, Payment Runs, Supplier Statements, Invoice Queries, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Finance Administrator, Construction Accounts, Permanent, Milton Keynes.
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