Knowles Construction
Purchase Ledger Clerk
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About the Company
Knowles are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy Accounts Team at our London HQ in Marylebone. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our accounts payable function, supporting the business delivering some of the UK’s most prestigious residential projects.
About the Role
You’ll be part of a small, supportive Purchase Ledger Team led by our Purchase Ledger Supervisor. Together, you’ll be responsible for accurately processing purchase invoices, managing key accounts inboxes, and maintaining strong controls across all aspects of the ledger, from materials and overheads to staff expenses and purchasing cards. This is a varied, hands-on role where attention to detail, organization, and teamwork are key. You’ll also collaborate closely with project teams across the business to ensure accurate and timely payments.
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Responsibilities
- Process material, overhead, and agency invoices accurately and on time.
- Process timesheets and invoices for site operatives and project management staff.
- Manage shared accounts inboxes.
- Support reconciliations and control processes, including supplier statements, payment allocations, and purchasing card reconciliations.
- Provide cover and assistance to the Subcontractor Ledger Manager when required.
- Maintain high levels of accuracy and compliance in all purchase ledger processes.
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Qualifications
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- A confident communicator and team player.
- Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time and workload.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounts software (experience with COINS or similar systems desirable).
- Working towards building knowledge of HMRC legislation on CIS, PAYE, and VAT.
Required Skills
- Attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Teamwork.
- Communication skills.
- Time management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with COINS or similar systems.
- Knowledge of HMRC legislation on CIS, PAYE, and VAT.
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