Purchase Ledger Assistant (Graduate / Junior)

Sale Group; Ewell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sale Group, a head-office based at Cheam, Surrey, is seeking a reliable Purchase Ledger Assistant to maintain accurate supplier ledgers and support the finance team as the business grows. This role is fully office-based at Sale House, Cheam, requiring attention to detail and strong numeracy in a busy environment.

You will process invoices, match with POs and GRNs, respond to supplier queries, and assist with month-end tasks, all while adhering to internal controls and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable.
• Interest in construction or building services is a plus.
• Knowledge of COINS software is desirable.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Resolve supplier and internal queries promptly.
• Maintain clean and up-to-date purchase ledger records.
• Support month-end reconciliations and processes.
• Follow company financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel

Tools

COINS

Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Location: Cheam, Surrey, SM2 7AY (Office-based)

About Sale Group

Sale Group is a successful building services contractor with a strong reputation for quality mechanical and maintenance work across London and the South. Established in 2000, we combine the stability of a well-established business with a genuine people-first culture. Our teams deliver high-profile projects for major clients while maintaining the supportive, approachable atmosphere that sets us apart.

The Role

We are looking for a reliable Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our finance team at our Cheam head office. You will play an important part in keeping our purchase ledger accurate and efficient as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and credit notes accurately
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes
• Resolve supplier and internal queries promptly
• Maintain clean and up-to-date purchase ledger records
• Support month-end reconciliations and processes
• Follow company financial controls and procedures

What We re Looking For

• Previous purchase ledger / accounts payable experience
• Ideally experience or interest in the construction or building services industry
• Quick Learner or Knowledge of COINS software highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Confident with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines in a busy environment

Location

Fully office-based at our head office:
Sale House, 25 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM2 7AY

Sale Group is an equal opportunities employer. Salary negotiable depending on experience.