Purchase Ledger
City Of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Accounting
Accounting & Finance, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant
Purchase Ledger Accounts Payable Subcontractor Ledger CIS COINS Encora Temp to Perm
Job Title: Purchase Ledger Assistant / Accounts Payable Clerk
Location: Finsbury Park (Office 3 Days: Mon, Wed, Thu WFH 2 Days: Tue, Fri)
Pay Rate: GBP
18.59 per hour (Umbrella)
OR GBP
14.00 per hour (PAYE) + Holiday PayContract Type:
Temp to Perm (Immediate start with a direct route to a permanent contract)Hours: Standard Business Hours (Monday to Friday, Full-Time)
Key Software:
COINS or Encora (Essential Construction/Housing Finance ERPs)
Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant or Accounts Payable Specialist with a background in construction, housing, or subcontract ledger processing
We are urgently recruiting a detail-driven Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a busy finance team based out of Finsbury Park
. This is a Temp to Perm opportunity offering a great hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days working from home).
In this role, you will play a key part in managing high-volume supplier and subcontractor invoices, ensuring full Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance, and maintaining accurate ledger records using COINS or Encora
.
Temp to Perm Stability: Enjoy immediate weekly pay with a clear, seamless transition into a permanent position.
Flexible Pay Options: Earn GBP
18.59 per hour (Umbrella) or GBP
14.00 per hour (PAYE) (+ accruable holiday pay).Great Hybrid
Schedule:
Fixed office days in Finsbury Park (Mon, Wed, Thu) with 2 days working remotely from home (Tue, Fri).Supportive Environment: Work alongside an established finance and commercial project team.
Invoice Processing: Process high volumes of supplier and subcontractor invoices accurately using COINS or Encora
.CIS Compliance: Verify subcontractor details and ensure correct Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) tax deductions are applied to all subcontractor applications and invoices.
3-Way Matching: Match invoices against Purchase Orders (POs) and Goods Received Notes (GRNs) / Delivery Notes.
Statement Reconciliations: Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations to keep the purchase ledger accurate and up to date.
Query Management: Liaise directly with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal Project Managers to resolve pricing, rate, or quantity discrepancies swiftly.
BACS Payment Runs: Assist the finance team with the preparation and execution of weekly and monthly BACS payment runs.
Proven Experience: Demonstrable history working in a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role, ideally within construction, housing, FM, or sub-contracting sectors.
Software Knowledge: Hands-on experience using COINS or Encora finance software is essential.
CIS Expertise: Practical understanding of CIS verification, deductions, and subcontractor payment rules.
Attention to Detail: Excellent numerical accuracy and 3-way matching skills.
Communication: Confident communicator capable of resolving supplier queries and coordinating with internal managers.
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