Purchase Ledger Clerk

SRM are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy Transactional Finance team, providing accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments based at our Group Services office in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.  You will play a key role in supporting all aspects of the Purchase Ledger function, to deliver high-quality support to the business.

Why join us?

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Purchase Ledger Clerk role

Key responsibilities:

Process high volumes of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely approval routing

Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies or missing items

Act as a key contact for suppliers and internal teams, managing queries via phone and email

Maintain purchase ledger systems, including e-invoicing, approval workflows, and supplier data

Support the wider team to ensure deadlines are met and provide cover where needed

Your profile

You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working to deadlines within a fast-paced finance environment. A strong team player, you take pride in delivering accurate work and providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

You will need:

Experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger

Familiarity with finance systems (e.g. JD Edwards, COINS, Sage, Oracle)

Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Strong communication and organisational skills

High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Previous experience working in a construction will be desirable

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team