Senior AP Lead - Purchase Ledger (Construction)

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited in Newport is helping a growing construction business recruit a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to own the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid on time.

You will manage high volumes, reconcile supplier statements, support month-end, and drive process improvements while guiding junior finance staff within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable within a busy finance team.
• Strong reconciliation and query-resolution abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good Excel and ERP systems proficiency.
• Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Manage weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle supplier and internal invoice queries.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Assist with month-end procedures and reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Support and guide junior finance staff.
• Build relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Excel

High-volume finance environment

Attention to detail

Stakeholders liaison

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited in Newport is helping a growing construction business recruit a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to own the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid on time.

You will manage high volumes, reconcile supplier statements, support month-end, and drive process improvements while guiding junior finance staff within a collaborative team.