Purchase Ledger Assistant

Invision Group; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 days' annual leave pro-rata

Immediate start

Permanent part-time position

Established and reputable maincontract

Job summary

Invision Group in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a Part-Time Purchase Ledger Assistant to support day-to-day finance functions. The role is permanent, with 3 or 4 days per week and flexible hours, immediate start.

You will handle accounts payable, supplier queries and basic cost reporting within a construction-focused finance team. The successful candidate will have prior purchase ledger or accounts payable experience, good Excel skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience.
• Construction/building/refurbishment contractor environment experience preferred.
• Strong numerical and accounting skills.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Advanced Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good financial and commercial awareness.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and purchase orders.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist with cost reporting and month-end processes.
• Process credit card and employee expenses.
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions and records.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Accounts payable

Construction industry

Excel

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Sage 50 (advantageous)

CIS payments (advantageous)

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Job description

Purchase Ledger Assistant Part Time

Location: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Salary: GBP30,000 per annum pro–rata
Hours: 3 or 4 days per week flexible hours
Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time
Start Date: Immediate start available

We are currently recruiting for a Part–Time Purchase Ledger Assistant to join an established and reputable main contractor based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.

Our client has been established for over 100 years and has built an excellent reputation for delivering high–quality construction, refurbishment and building services to public and private sector clients. Their portfolio includes general building works, refurbishment projects, major building contracts and multi–million–pound framework agreements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a flexible part–time position, with the client open to discussing 3 or 4 days per week and the hours worked.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful Purchase Ledger Assistant will support the day–to–day finance function, assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase invoices and purchase orders
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors
• Assisting with cost reporting
• Supporting month–end processes
• Processing credit card and employee expenses
• Checking financial transactions for accuracy
• Liaising with internal colleagues and key stakeholders
• Assisting with other finance–related duties as required

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance role and will be confident working with financial information and maintaining accurate records.

You will be organised, analytical and commercially aware, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your workload effectively.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team but can also work independently, take direction and meet deadlines.

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience
• Ideally experience working within construction, building, refurbishment or a similar contractor environment
• Good accounting and numerical skills
• Confident written and verbal communication
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong organisational and time–management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good financial and commercial awarenessn>
• Strong attention to detail
• Good negotiation and problem–solving skills
• Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts would be advantageous
• Knowledge of CIS / subcontractor payments would be advantageous but is not essential

Salary & Benefits

• Up to GBP30,000 per annum pro–rata
• 3 or 4 days per week
• Flexible working hours options can include 9:00am 3:00pm, 10:00am 4:00pm or 9:00am 5:00pm
• Working pattern and hours open to discussion
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, pro–rata
• Immediate start available
• Permanent part–time position
• Established and reputable main contractor
• Professional and supportive working environment

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant looking for a stable, permanent position with genuine flexibility around both working days and hours.