Purchase Ledger

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern (3 days in office,

Weekly pay

Temp to Perm

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant / Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team in London. The role is based in Finsbury Park with a hybrid pattern (3 days in office, 2 days at home).

Financial duties include processing supplier and subcontractor invoices in COINS or Encora, ensuring CIS compliance and accurate ledgers. You will handle high volumes, perform 3-way matching, reconcile statements, and support weekly/monthly BACS runs.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable roles.
• Experience with COINS or Encora is essential.
• Knowledge of CIS verification, deductions, and subcontractor payments.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication with suppliers and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier and subcontractor invoices using COINS or Encora.
• Ensure CIS compliance for subcontractor invoices.
• Perform 3-way matching of invoices, POs, and GRNs.
• Reconcile supplier statements to keep ledgers accurate.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal managers to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with weekly and monthly BACS payment runs.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

CIS knowledge

3-way matching

Supplier communications

Attention to detail

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: £18.59 per hour (Umbrella) OR £14.00 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 £18.59 per hour (Umbrella) OR £14.00 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.