At a Glance
- Tasks: Process invoices, reconcile statements, and manage supplier queries in a fast-paced finance team.
- Company: Join Sir Robert McAlpine, a family-owned business with a rich heritage in construction.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, competitive rewards, and performance-related progression opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive employer seeking diverse talent; all backgrounds welcome to apply.
- Why this job: Be part of building Britain's future heritage while developing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Experience in Accounts Payable, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
SRM are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk. This is a great opportunity to join a busy Transactional Finance team, providing accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments based at our Group Services office in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. You will play a key role in supporting all aspects of the Purchase Ledger function, to deliver high-quality support to the business.
Key responsibilities:
- Process high volumes of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely approval routing
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies or missing items
- Act as a key contact for suppliers and internal teams, managing queries via phone and email
- Maintain purchase ledger systems, including e-invoicing, approval workflows, and supplier data
- Support the wider team to ensure deadlines are met and provide cover where needed
Your profile:
You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working to deadlines within a fast-paced finance environment. A strong team player, you take pride in delivering accurate work and providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.
You will need:
- Experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger
- Familiarity with finance systems (e.g. JD Edwards, COINS, Sage, Oracle)
- Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Previous experience working in construction will be desirable
Rewards:
We are ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Especially if you’re part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.
Purchase Ledger Clerk in Watford employer: Sir Robert McAlpine
At Sir Robert McAlpine, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned business that values its people and fosters a supportive work culture. As a Purchase Ledger Clerk in our Kings Langley office, you will benefit from competitive rewards, flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a team dedicated to building Britain's future heritage. Join us to be part of a legacy that champions inclusivity and empowers every individual to thrive.
