Finance Assistant in South Woodford, Greater London

Purchase Ledger Assistant – Construction Experience & Sage 50 Essential

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their team in South Woodford.

The successful candidate must have previous experience working within the construction industry, be confident using Sage 50 and have a good understanding of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

This is a hands-on purchase ledger role, suited to someone with practical construction accounts experience who can hit the ground running and work independently.

Location: South Woodford, East London
Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based, 5 days per week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Please note: Previous construction industry experience, practical Sage 50 experience and an understanding of CIS are essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and ensuring they are accurately recorded on Sage 50.
• Managing the purchase ledger and maintaining accurate supplier accounts.
• Processing subcontractor invoices and understanding CIS deductions and requirements.
• Checking and reconciling supplier and subcontractor statements.
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised for payment.
• Dealing with supplier and subcontractor queries and resolving account discrepancies.
• Assisting with payment runs and monitoring outstanding purchase invoices.
• Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage 50.
• Providing general purchase ledger and finance support to the business.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role.
• Proven previous experience working within the construction industry – essential.
• Hands-on practical experience using Sage 50 – essential.
• Good level of competence in Excel - essential
• A good understanding of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme), including subcontractor payments and deductions.
• Strong purchase ledger experience, including processing invoices and reconciling supplier accounts.
• Understanding of construction-related accounts and subcontractor invoicing.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Must be able to commute to South Woodford and work in the office five days per week.

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is looking for a reliable, organised and experienced purchase ledger professional who has previously worked within the construction industry.

It is particularly important that candidates understand how purchase ledger operates within a construction environment, including subcontractor invoices and CIS requirements.

Candidates must have previous construction industry experience, practical Sage 50 experience and an understanding of CIS. These are essential requirements.

Applicants without previous construction industry experience or hands-on Sage 50 experience will not be considered suitable for this position.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant construction industry accounts experience, are confident using Sage 50 and understand CIS, please submit your CV for consideration.

This is a fully office-based position in South Woodford, five days per week. Applicants must be able to commute to the office reliably.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.