Purchase Ledger Specialist

Your new company BS1 based business Your new role Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, ownership, and teamwork truly matter? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're a well-established and growing construction business seeking a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on ledger work but is also ready to support and guide others. You'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of our accounts payable function, with additional responsibility for supervising junior team members and overseeing CIS compliance.

What You'll Be Doing Managing the end-to-end purchase ledger process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time Overseeing supplier accounts, reconciling statements, and resolving queries promptly Ensuring full compliance with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) requirements, including verification and monthly returns Supporting and mentoring junior members of the purchase ledger team, helping to allocate workloads and maintain high standards Working closely with site teams, project managers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth financial operations Assisting with month-end processes, reporting, and ledger reviews Identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls What you'll need to succeed Strong experience in a purchase ledger role Solid working knowledge of CIS and subcontractor payments Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across the business Experience supervising or supporting junior team members (formal management experience not essential, but a natural leader is a plus) High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset Strong IT skills, including Excel and finance systems What you'll get in return Flexible working options available-3 days in office, 2 days working from home A supportive, friendly finance team where your contribution genuinely matters Opportunities for professional development and progression Competitive salary and benefits package The chance to be part of a respected and growing business What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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