Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk - Role Overview
Manage accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments for our Transactional Finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage high-volume invoice processing, ensuring accuracy, timely approvals, and smooth workflow.
- Reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and oversee weekly BACS payment runs.
- Act as a senior point of contact for supplier and internal queries, ensuring prompt resolution.
- Maintain and improve purchase ledger processes, including e-invoicing systems and supplier data controls.
- Support month end close, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Assist the Purchase Ledger Manager with complex issues, team priorities, and continuous improvements.
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members.
Qualifications
- Experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable.
- Strong knowledge of finance systems (e.g. JD Edwards, COINS, Sage, Oracle).
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver high service standards.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- AAT qualified or actively studying (desirable).
Desirable
- Construction sector experience.
Benefits
Competitive rewards packages featuring flexible benefits and performance related progression opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We encourage people from under represented groups to apply. We support agile ways of working and aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive.