Job Title: Purchase Ledger Assistant / Accounts Payable Clerk
Location: Finsbury Park (Office 3 Days: Mon, Wed, Thu | WFH 2 Days: Tue, Fri)
Pay Rate: £18.59 per hour (Umbrella) OR £14.00 per hour (PAYE) + Holiday Pay
Contract Type: Temp to Perm (Immediate start with a direct route to a permanent contract)
Hours: Standard Business Hours (Monday to Friday, Full-Time)
Key Software: COINS or Encora (Essential Construction/Housing Finance ERPs)
Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant or Accounts Payable Specialist with a background in construction, housing, or subcontract ledger processing
We are urgently recruiting a detail-driven Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a busy finance team based out of Finsbury Park. This is a Temp to Perm opportunity offering a great hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days working from home).
In this role, you will play a key part in managing high-volume supplier and subcontractor invoices, ensuring full Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance, and maintaining accurate ledger records using COINS or Encora.
Why Apply for This Role
Temp to Perm Stability: Enjoy immediate weekly pay with a clear, seamless transition into a permanent position.
Flexible Pay Options: Earn £18.59 per hour (Umbrella) or £14.00 per hour (PAYE) (+ accruable holiday pay).
Great Hybrid Schedule: Fixed office days in Finsbury Park (Mon, Wed, Thu) with 2 days working remotely from home (Tue, Fri).
Supportive Environment: Work alongside an established finance and commercial project team.
Key Responsibilities:
Invoice Processing: Process high volumes of supplier and subcontractor invoices accurately using COINS or Encora.
CIS Compliance: Verify subcontractor details and ensure correct Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) tax deductions are applied to all subcontractor applications and invoices.
3-Way Matching: Match invoices against Purchase Orders (POs) and Goods Received Notes (GRNs) / Delivery Notes.
Statement Reconciliations: Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations to keep the purchase ledger accurate and up to date.
Query Management: Liaise directly with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal Project Managers to resolve pricing, rate, or quantity discrepancies swiftly.
BACS Payment Runs: Assist the finance team with the preparation and execution of weekly and monthly BACS payment runs.
Candidate Profile & Requirements:
Proven Experience: Demonstrable history working in a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role, ideally within construction, housing, FM, or sub-contracting sectors.
Software Knowledge: Hands-on experience using COINS or Encora finance software is essential.
CIS Expertise: Practical understanding of CIS verification, deductions, and subcontractor payment rules.
Attention to Detail: Excellent numerical accuracy and 3-way matching skills.
Communication: Confident communicator capable of resolving supplier queries and coordinating with internal managers.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant available on short notice and seeking a hybrid, temp-to-perm role in Finsbury Park, click APPLY NOW with your updated CV for an immediate review.
Keywords: Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, AP Clerk, Finance Assistant, Subcontractor Ledger, CIS, Construction Industry Scheme, COINS, Encora, 3-Way Matching, BACS, Finsbury Park, North London, Hybrid, Temp to Perm
Salary description
£14.00 - £18.59 per hour