Purchase Ledger
A privately owned engineering organisation who are looking to add a Purchase Ledger to their team in the North East.
A family ran business that delivers large-scale projects across construction, civil engineering, and environmental services. It manages everything from groundworks and infrastructure to recycling, materials production, and sustainable redevelopment. The company is known for combining technical expertise with a strong local presence, investing in people, community initiatives, and modern equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger to join their finance team on a full-time basis. As a purchase ledger you would ensure accurate supplier accounts, resolve queries efficiently, and contribute to the smooth running of the purchase ledger function. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative team environment, supporting the wider finance function and operational teams.
Main duties will include:
* Accurately input supplier invoices into the finance system.
* Match purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices to ensure accuracy.
* Investigate and resolve invoice queries in collaboration with internal departments and suppliers.
* Prepare and process BACS payments according to agreed timelines.
* Reconcile supplier statements, addressing any missing or mismatched items.
* Maintain compliance with CIS, VAT, and internal financial procedures.
* Allocate and code invoices to the correct cost centres, ensuring approval is obtained.
* Keep ledgers accurate and up to date through regular review and maintenance.
* Create, amend, and monitor supplier account details as required.
* Handle supplier and site enquiries promptly and professionally.
* Assist with audit preparations and support monthly reporting processes.
* Raise one-off payment requests when necessary.
* Identify opportunities to streamline processes and support the finance team with continuous improvements.
Skills and experience:
* Minimum of GCSE-level qualifications (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
* Confident using financial software and general IT systems.
* Strong numerical accuracy and organisational ability.
* Capable of managing workload independently while meeting deadlines.
* Effective communicator with a collaborative approach.
* Adaptable and open to new systems or process changes.
* Reliable, trustworthy, and professional in handling financial information.
* Previous experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger is advantageous.
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail