Sir Robert McAlpine
Purchase Ledger Clerk
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SRM are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk.
This is a great opportunity to join a busy Transactional Finance team, providing accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments based at our Group Services office in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. You will play a key role in supporting all aspects of the Purchase Ledger function, to deliver high-quality support to the business.
Why join us?
In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.
Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.
The Purchase Ledger Clerk role
Key responsibilities:
- Process high volumes of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely approval routing
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies or missing items
- Act as a key contact for suppliers and internal teams, managing queries via phone and email
- Maintain purchase ledger systems, including e-invoicing, approval workflows, and supplier data
- Support the wider team to ensure deadlines are met and provide cover where needed
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Your profile
You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working to deadlines within a fast-paced finance environment. A strong team player, you take pride in delivering accurate work and providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.
You will need:
- Experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger
- Familiarity with finance systems (e.g. JD Edwards, COINS, Sage, Oracle)
- Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Previous experience working in a construction will be desirable
Rewards
We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
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Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer.
Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry.
We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results.
Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential.
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