Purchase Ledger/Site Support

Eric Wright Group; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave starting 26 days

Hybrid Working

Pension

Onsite gym

Group Income Protection

Health plans

Employee well-being

Job summary

Eric Wright Group is seeking a Purchase Ledger & Site Support Administrator to join our Group Finance team. The role combines purchase ledger processing with essential site finance support to keep projects running smoothly.

You will handle supplier invoices, CIS payments, purchase orders and account reconciliations while supporting site-based finance administration across the group. We value accuracy, teamwork and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger and VAT handling.
• Knowledge of CIS and supplier payments.
• Experience with ERP systems and Office 365.
• Excellent attention to detail and organised working.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timely.
• Ensure payments align with Group policies.
• Process subcontractor payments under CIS.
• Manage purchase orders and site finance administration.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and support site teams.

Skills

Purchase ledger

VAT knowledge

Excel

Office 365

Communication

ERP systems

Tools

Evision

Continua

Job description

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger & Site Support Administrator to join our established Group Finance team. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines purchase ledger responsibilities with vital site support, making you a key part of ensuring the smooth running of our finance and operational processes across the Group. As our Purchase Ledger & Site Support Administrator, you'll be responsible for processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring payments are made promptly in line with Group policies. You'll also use your knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) to process subcontractor payments and maintain compliance with relevant legislation.

What You'll Do

In addition, you'll provide essential support to our business units by managing purchase order processing, resolving invoice queries, and acting as a key point of contact for site-related finance administration. Working closely with colleagues across the Group, you'll help keep projects running smoothly through accurate administration and excellent customer service.

• Understand and operate the Company’s Accounting System, Evision, for the area of responsibility i.e. Purchase ledger processing and payment processing.
• Ensure that the materials required for projects are provided to schedule.
• Deal with the purchasing of materials and equipment.
• Ensure that purchase and plant orders are placed in an accurate and timely manner using Company software.
• Understand and operate the Continia system to facilitate accurate data entry to support the processing of invoices
• Ensure that appropriate purchase orders and receipts are recorded within the system in order to complete three-way matching in line with the Group’s internal control procedures.
• Processing utility invoices, communications with related third parties and liaising with the in-house Energy Manager.
• Processing Bankline payments.
• Liaison with divisional buying teams and suppliers to ensure that accurate records are received.
• Liaise with the Plant and Buying departments regarding order and receipting queries.
• Expedite processing concerns in order to ensure that supplier payment policies are adhered to.
• Ensure key supplier account reconciliations are carried out on a regular basis.

What You'll Bring

You will have relevant excellent experience as a purchase ledger and have a solid understanding of VAT. It is essential that you have excellent IT skills in particular Microsoft Excel. It goes without saying, you will be organised have outstanding time management skills along with a methodical approach, and exceptional attention to detail. In addition, you will have excellent communication skills both oral and written and build relationships with ease. We need your positive attitude and skills to complement our established team. Our ideal candidate will have;

• You have proven experience in a Purchase Ledger/Accounts assistant role.
• Knowledge of CIS and DRC
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of ERP systems and Office 365.
• You have strong attention to detail and time management skills, you are able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and processing of suppliers as subcontractors

Our values:

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
• Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
• Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.

In return we offer...

• Enhanced annual leavestarting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
• Hybrid Working - the ability to work from home a day or two per week
• Pension- 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
• Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office – free to use
• Company Doctor– for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
• BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
• Group Income Protection –50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
• Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
• Mental Health support– through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
• Savings scheme –Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
• Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
• A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

Equal opportunity statement:

At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Safeguarding if required

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.

Department

EWG

Contract type

Full time

Hours

37.5

Competitive

Competitive salary, generous pension, holidays, income protection, health plans, paid family leave and much more!