Purchase Ledger Assistant

Purchase Ledger Assistant – Part Time

Location: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Salary: £30,000 per annum pro-rata
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm
Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time
Start Date: Immediate start available

We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Purchase Ledger Assistant to join an established and reputable main contractor operating across London and the Southeast.

Our client has been established for over 100 years and has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality construction, refurbishment and building services to both public and private sector clients. Their portfolio includes general building works, refurbishment projects, major building contracts and multi-million-pound framework agreements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a part-time position offering a consistent four-day working week, with the opportunity to start immediately.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful Purchase Ledger Assistant will support the day-to-day finance function, assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase invoices and purchase orders
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors
• Assisting with cost reporting
• Supporting month-end processes
• Processing credit card and employee expenses
• Checking financial transactions for accuracy
• Liaising with internal colleagues and key stakeholders
• Assisting with other finance-related duties as required

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or similar finance role and will be confident working with financial information and maintaining accurate records.

You will be organised, analytical and commercially aware, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your workload effectively.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team but can also work independently, take direction and meet deadlines.

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience
• Good accounting and numerical skills
• Confident written and verbal communication
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good financial and commercial awareness
• Strong attention to detail
• Good negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts would be advantageous
• Knowledge of CIS / subcontractor payments would be advantageous but is not essential

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 per annum pro-rata
• Four-day working week
• Tuesday to Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, pro-rata
• Immediate start available
• Permanent part-time position
• Established and reputable main contractor
• Professional and supportive working environment

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant looking for a stable, permanent position with a four-day working week, 9am–3pm hours and the opportunity to start immediately.

If you have the relevant experience and are available to start immediately or at short notice, please apply today for further information and a confidential discussion.