Accounts Assistance / Purchase Ledger

  • Building Careers UK
  • City, Liverpool
  • Feb 03, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Our client, a reputable and established engineering and construction company, is seeking an experienced Accountant / Purchase Ledger professional to join their busy and growing accounts team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-volume and high-value construction projects within a fast-paced office environment.

This is a key position within the finance function, supporting the smooth financial operation of multiple projects and working closely with project managers, suppliers, and the wider finance team.



Key Responsibilities:

  • End-to-end management of the purchase ledger

  • Processing a high volume of supplier invoices, including high-value and complex transactions

  • Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes

  • Reconciling supplier statements and promptly resolving discrepancies and queries

  • Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments

  • Assisting with project cost control and financial reporting

  • Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and reconciliations

  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with company procedures

  • Providing general support to the accounts team as required



Candidate Requirements:

  • Previous experience within the construction industry is essential

  • Proven experience in an accounts or purchase ledger role

  • Strong understanding of construction-related invoicing and project costs

  • Ability to manage deadlines and workloads in a busy, fast-paced environment

  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

  • Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

  • Competent IT skills, including accounting software and Microsoft Excel



What's on Offer:

  • Salary negotiable depending on experience

  • A stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established business

  • Supportive team environment with the chance to develop and progress

  • Exposure to large-scale, high-value engineering and construction projects

If you are an experienced accounts professional with a background in construction and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we would welcome your application.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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