Purchase jobs in United Kingdom

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a detail‑driven, fast‑paced finance environment? We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our Finance team, reporting directly to the Accounts Supervisor.

In this role, you will play a key role in the efficient and accurate operation of the purchase ledger function. You will be responsible for ensuring supplier invoices are approved, coded, and processed in a timely manner, while maintaining accurate ledger accounts and supplier statement reconciliations.

The role involves regular liaison with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries, managing the central purchase ledger email inbox, and supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

The weekly contractual hours for this role is 37.5.

Browne Group is a leading utilities contractor specialising in the water and civil engineering sectors. We deliver complex, sustainable solutions that enhance public infrastructure, improve network resilience, and reduce environmental impact. Our industry‑leading digital approach to project management and quality control ensures consistent delivery to the highest standards.

Our expertise spans infrastructure, non‑infrastructure, and maintenance services across the water and wastewater sectors. We deliver civil engineering works including pipelines, pumping stations and reservoirs; MEICA solutions covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation; and long‑term maintenance programmes that support asset reliability and operational efficiency. This integrated capability enables us to meet diverse client needs across the full asset lifecycle.

Browne is a subsidiary of Renew Holdings plc, a leading UK Engineering Services business. The Group operates through independently branded subsidiaries across UK and European markets, delivering essential infrastructure maintenance and renewal through its highly skilled, directly employed workforce.

• A good understanding of financial accounting systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Previous experience working within a Finance Department, ideally within the construction sector

If you’re ready to join a collaborative and forward‑thinking team, we want to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to Browne to help us deliver essential services to communities across the country.