Sir Robert McAlpine
Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk
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SRM are recruiting for an experienced Senior 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 Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk role
Key responsibilities:
- Manage high-volume invoice processing, ensuring accuracy, timely approvals, and smooth workflow
- Reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and oversee weekly BACS payment runs
- Act as a senior point of contact for supplier and internal queries, ensuring prompt resolution
- Maintain and improve purchase ledger processes, including e-invoicing systems and supplier data controls
- Support month-end close, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting
- Assist the Purchase Ledger Manager with complex issues, team priorities, and continuous improvements
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members
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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 Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable
- Strong knowledge of finance systems (e.g. JD Edwards, COINS, Sage, Oracle)
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver high service standards
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- AAT qualified or actively studying (desirable)
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Desirable:
- Construction sector experience
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.
We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.
Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. 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, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.
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