Purchase Ledger Assistant

MJ Church Ltd; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Discounted event tickets

Additional leave

Job summary

MJ Church Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the Finance team with supplier invoices and payments. You will create supplier accounts, check VAT registrations, code invoices, and process statements while collaborating with Plant Hire colleagues to maintain supplier accounts.

The role requires accuracy, good communication, and willingness to develop finance experience. On-site parking, pension, and additional leave are part of the package.

Qualifications

• AAT or basic bookkeeping knowledge desirable.
• VAT and invoice-matching knowledge.
• Word, Excel and Outlook proficiency.
• Confident teamwork and communication.
• UK work authorisation and reliable commuting/relocation required.

Responsibilities

• Create supplier accounts; check VAT registration and bank details.
• Process and correctly code invoices and statements.
• Date-stamp, sort and scan invoices.
• Manage the ledger inbox and chase missing invoices.
• Help prepare payment runs.
• Answer supplier queries by phone and email.
• Work with internal teams on invoice and payment issues.

Skills

AAT or bookkeeping knowledge

VAT knowledge

Invoice matching

Attention to detail

Communication

UK work authorisation

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Up to £28,000 per year, depending on experience

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.

Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The Role

• Support MJ Church’s Finance team with supplier invoices and payments. Work in person with Finance and Plant Hire colleagues to maintain supplier accounts and resolve queries.

Responsibilities:

• Create supplier accounts; check VAT registration and bank details.
• Process and correctly code invoices and statements.
• Date-stamp, sort and scan invoices.
• Manage the ledger inbox and chase missing invoices.
• Help prepare payment runs.
• Answer supplier queries by phone and email.
• Work with internal teams on invoice and payment issues.

Who You Are

Organised, reliable and keen to learn, with attention to detail and confidence communicating. Enjoy working with numbers; finance experience is ideal but willingness to develop also matters.

Key Skills

• AAT or basic bookkeeping knowledge desirable.
• VAT and invoice-matching knowledge.
• Word, Excel and Outlook proficiency.
• Confident teamwork and communication.
• UK work authorisation and reliable commuting/relocation required.
• On-site parking.
• Company pension.
• Discounted event tickets.
• Additional leave.