Purchase Ledger

Skilled Careers; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers in London is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant / Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy finance team. The role focuses on processing supplier and subcontractor invoices, ensuring CIS compliance, and maintaining accurate ledgers using COINS or Encora.

This temp-to-perm position offers hybrid work with office days in Finsbury Park and remote days, a clear route to permanency, weekly pay, and competitive hourly rates of GBP18.59 umbrella or GBP14 PAYE plus holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Proven history in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable, ideally in construction or housing sectors.
• Hands-on experience using COINS or Encora finance software is essential.
• CIS verification, deductions, and subcontractor payment rules knowledge.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and 3-way matching skills.
• Confident communicator capable of resolving supplier queries and coordinating with internal managers.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Process high volumes of supplier and subcontractor invoices using COINS or Encora.
• CIS Compliance: Verify subcontractor details and apply correct CIS tax deductions.
• 3-Way Matching: Match invoices to POs and GRNs/Delivery Notes.
• Statement Reconciliations: Reconcile supplier statements to keep ledgers accurate.
• Query Management: Resolve pricing, rate, or quantity discrepancies with suppliers.
• BACS Payment Runs: Assist with weekly and monthly BACS payment runs.

Skills

Attention to detail

3-way matching

Supplier communications

Time management

Tools

COINS

Encora

Job description

Purchase Ledger Accounts Payable Subcontractor Ledger CIS COINS Encora Temp to Perm

• Job Title: Purchase Ledger Assistant / Accounts Payable Clerk

• Location: Finsbury Park (Office 3 Days: Mon, Wed, Thu WFH 2 Days: Tue, Fri)

• Pay Rate: GBP18.59 per hour (Umbrella) OR GBP14.00 per hour (PAYE) + Holiday Pay

• Contract Type: Temp to Perm (Immediate start with a direct route to a permanent contract)

• Hours: Standard Business Hours (Monday to Friday, Full-Time)

• Key Software: COINS or Encora (Essential Construction/Housing Finance ERPs)

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant or Accounts Payable Specialist with a background in construction, housing, or subcontract ledger processing

We are urgently recruiting a detail-driven Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a busy finance team based out of Finsbury Park. This is a Temp to Perm opportunity offering a great hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days working from home).

In this role, you will play a key part in managing high-volume supplier and subcontractor invoices, ensuring full Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance, and maintaining accurate ledger records using COINS or Encora.

Why Apply for This Role

• Temp to Perm Stability: Enjoy immediate weekly pay with a clear, seamless transition into a permanent position.

• Flexible Pay Options: Earn GBP18.59 per hour (Umbrella) or GBP14.00 per hour (PAYE) (+ accruable holiday pay).

• Great Hybrid Schedule: Fixed office days in Finsbury Park (Mon, Wed, Thu) with 2 days working remotely from home (Tue, Fri).

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside an established finance and commercial project team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Process high volumes of supplier and subcontractor invoices accurately using COINS or Encora.

• CIS Compliance: Verify subcontractor details and ensure correct Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) tax deductions are applied to all subcontractor applications and invoices.

• 3-Way Matching: Match invoices against Purchase Orders (POs) and Goods Received Notes (GRNs) / Delivery Notes.

• Statement Reconciliations: Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations to keep the purchase ledger accurate and up to date.

• Query Management: Liaise directly with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal Project Managers to resolve pricing, rate, or quantity discrepancies swiftly.

• BACS Payment Runs: Assist the finance team with the preparation and execution of weekly and monthly BACS payment runs.

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

• Proven Experience: Demonstrable history working in a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role, ideally within construction, housing, FM, or sub-contracting sectors.

• Software Knowledge: Hands-on experience using COINS or Encora finance software is essential.

• CIS Expertise: Practical understanding of CIS verification, deductions, and subcontractor payment rules.

• Attention to Detail: Excellent numerical accuracy and 3-way matching skills.

• Communication: Confident communicator capable of resolving supplier queries and coordinating with internal managers.