Job Title: Purchase Ledger
Job Types: Full time
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am until 5pm (1 hours lunch)
Salary: Up to £26,000
Location: Cottingham
Benefits: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension scheme and parking
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchase Ledger to join a well established family run business providing full service commercial fit-outs and refurbishments across retail, healthcare and other sectors. They offer project management, reactive and planned maintenance, including plumbing, electrical and joinery. Known for delivering high quality results under pressure, they’ve worked with clients such as Shake Shack, Nationwide Building Society and the NHS. With offices in Cottingham and London, they serve clients nationwide, combining reliability, efficiency, and tailored solutions for each project. As they continue to grow they require a Purchase Ledger to join their team.
As the successful Purchase Ledger you will report to the Finance Controller and be responsible for the following:
* You’ll process and code supplier invoices, making sure everything is entered correctly and in line with our internal processes.
* Reconciling supplier statements to ensure all invoices are accounted for and any discrepancies are quickly resolved.
* Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers will be key, as will keeping their records up-to-date and resolving any queries they have
* Reconciling monthly statements to ensure all transactions are accounted for and any discrepancies are quickly resolved.
* You’ll provide support as required on processing PAYE payroll, ensuring employees' timesheets, bonuses, and deductions are accurately recorded.
* You will provide support as required to processing subcontractor invoices, ensuring all documentation is in place and compliant with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) regulations.
* You will also be the lead on the Subcontractor weekly paid timesheets ensuring they are accurately recorded applying necessary deductions and expense claims as required.
* You’ll verify payments to subcontractors, prepare paperwork for payment runs, and reconcile subcontractor accounts.
* During month-end and year-end, you’ll support the finance team with the closing process and help prepare reports for management.
* Keeping the filing system in order (both physical and digital) and supporting the team with any additional tasks or projects will be part of your role.
* Confident with setting up credit accounts
* Liaising directly with suppliers and confidently negotiate prices of materials
As the successful Purchase Ledger you will have the following requirements:
* Experience within a Purchase Ledger role
* Experience with CIS/subcontractor Purchase Ledger would be desirable but not essential
* Experience within the construction sector would be desirable but not essential
* Competent with Excel
* You’ll need to be someone who takes pride in getting the details right, especially when handling financial data
* Strong communication skills will be essential as you’ll be liaising with suppliers, employees, and other departments.
* You will work closely together, so you’ll need to be someone who enjoys collaborating and supporting others where the business requires.
* This is a fast-paced role, so being able to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines is important.
Nice to Have:
* An understanding of payroll processing and tax legislation (e.g., PAYE, National Insurance).
* Experience using payroll software or systems is a bonus.
* AAT qualifications
Please apply by following the directions on the website, alternatively for more information and a full outline of the role, call Stevie Moss.
While we will endeavour to respond to every applicant personally, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 7 days of applying, you have been unsuccessful