Purchase Ledger

Skilled Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Job summary

Skilled Careers in London (Finsbury Park) is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Assistant to manage high-volume supplier and subcontractor invoices within the CIS framework. The role offers a hybrid pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) and a clear path from temp-to-perm.|

You will ensure accurate ledgers using COINS or Encora, perform 3-way matching, and liaise with project managers to resolve discrepancies. Immediate start for the right candidate with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable roles, especially in construction, housing, FM or sub-contracting.
• Hands-on COINS or Encora experience is essential.
• Solid CIS verification, deductions and subcontractor payment rules.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and 3-way matching skills.
• Confident communicator capable of resolving supplier queries.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier and subcontractor invoices using COINS or Encora.
• Verify CIS details and apply correct tax deductions to subcontractor invoices.
• Perform 3-way matching of invoices with POs and GRNs/Delivery Notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements to keep ledger accurate.
• Resolve pricing/quantity discrepancies with suppliers and internal project managers.
• Assist with weekly and monthly BACS payment runs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

3-way matching

CIS knowledge

Invoices processing

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.