Purchase Ledger Assistant

Morgan McKinley (South West); Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Gloucester is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for processing invoices, maintaining ledger records, and managing supplier payments. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience in purchase ledger roles. Join a growing team during an exciting period of development.

Qualifications

• Strong competence with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator - able to liaise effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts administration role.

Responsibilities

• Resolve invoice discrepancies by liaising with the Buying Department and suppliers.
• Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger records, including monthly batch controls, supplier statements, and VAT-related data.
• Manage supplier payments, remittances, and ongoing query resolution via phone and email.
• Support financial administration tasks such as credit control calls and annual archiving of records.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Tools

COINS financial system

Job description

Morgan Mckinley is working with a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor in Gloucester to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their growing Finance team on a permanent basis. They work closely with developers, local authorities and commercial partners to provide reliable groundworks, drainage, utilities & site preparation. They have just won a huge influx of work and as a result are growing through a really exciting period of growth.

The role will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of costing, overhead, material, plant, and asset invoices to support the production of reliable financial information for management. The role is central to maintaining an efficient purchase ledger function and supporting effective financial control across the business.

What will you be doing?

• Resolve invoice discrepancies by liaising with the Buying Department and suppliers.
• Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger records, including monthly batch controls, supplier statements, and VAT-related data.
• Manage supplier payments, remittances, and ongoing query resolution via phone and email.
• Support financial administration tasks such as credit control calls and annual archiving of records.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Strong competence with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator - able to liaise effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts administration role.

Desirable

• Experience using the COINS financial system.
• Knowledge of materials and processes used within the construction industry.