Purchase Ledger Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering firm in Painswick is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their growing Finance team. In this role, you will handle invoice discrepancies, reconcile purchase ledger records, manage supplier payments, and support financial administration tasks. The ideal candidate should have strong Microsoft Office skills and experience in accounts administration. This position offers a great opportunity for growth within a dynamic team.

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 proficiency

Accuracy and attention to detail

Effective communication

Experience in accounts administration

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.

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