Purchase Ledger

Overview

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day.

Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger to join our established group finance team. Your focus will be processing invoices through our system and ensuring prompt payment in line with Group payment policies. Responsibilities also include a knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and processing of certain suppliers as subcontractors.

• Understand and operate the Company’s Accounting System, Evision, for the area of responsibility i.e. Purchase ledger processing and payment processing
• Understand and operate the Continia system to facilitate accurate data entry to support the processing of invoices
• Carry out the processing of invoices and payments via “subcontract through purchase ledger” depending on the nature of the supplier / their activities
• Understanding and applying the rules of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
• Understanding and applying VAT rules including the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge scheme (DRC)
• Ensuring all sub-contractors provide CIS information, complying with internal vetting procedures
• Ensure that appropriate purchase orders and receipts are recorded within the system in order to complete three-way matching in line with the Group’s internal control procedures
• Processing utility invoices, communications with related third parties and liaising with the in-house Energy Manager
• Processing Bankline payments
• CIS Returns
• Liaison with our Facilities Management team and suppliers to ensure that accurate records are received
• Liaise with our Helpdesk, Plant and Buying departments regarding order and receipting queries
• Expedite processing concerns in order to ensure that supplier payment policies are adhered to
• Ensure key supplier account reconciliations are carried out on a regular basis

You will have relevant excellent experience as a purchase ledger and have a solid understanding of VAT. It is essential that you have excellent IT skills in particular Microsoft Excel. It goes without saying, you will be organised have outstanding time management skills along with a methodical approach, and exceptional attention to detail. In addition, you will have excellent communication skills both oral and written and build relationships with ease.

We need your positive attitude and skills to complement our established team. Our ideal candidate will have;

• You have proven experience in a Purchase Ledger/Accounts assistant role.
• Knowledge of CIS and DRC
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of ERP systems and Office 365.
• You have strong attention to detail and time management skills, you are able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and processing of suppliers as subcontractors

• Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
• Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

• Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
• Hybrid Working - the ability to work from home a day or two per week
• Pension - 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
• Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at…