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Purchase Ledger / AP Manager Sale Group Cheam, Surrey (Office-based at head office) Full-time, Permanent We are a leading building services company specialising in mechanical, public health, maintenance, and specialist installation projects is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Manager to join our established finance team. This is a full-time, office-based role at our head office in Cheam, Surrey, offering a professional working environment with excellent transport links. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the end-to-end purchase ledger function, including invoice receipt, coding, matching, approval processing, and query resolution.
- Manage weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate supplier payments while maintaining strong cashflow control.
- Handle subcontractor payments in compliance with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including deductions, verifications, and monthly CIS returns.
- Reconcile supplier statements, resolve disputes, and maintain accurate supplier records.
- Support month-end close processes, accruals, and reporting for the finance team.
- Assist with the transition to and adoption of COINS (our new construction-specific ERP system), including data migration support, process mapping, and training where needed.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across operations and project teams.
Essential Skills & Experience: - Proven experience as a Purchase Ledger Supervisor/Manager (or similar senior AP role) in a busy environment.
- Strong knowledge of the construction/building services industry, particularly handling CIS compliance and subcontractor payments.
- High level of integrity, trustworthiness, and discretion when managing sensitive financial processes and payments.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
Desirable: - Previous hands-on experience using COINS (or similar construction ERP like Access Coins Evo) for purchase ledger/invoice processing.
- Experience in a mechanical, M&E, or building services contractor.
We offer a competitive salary (dependent on experience), pension scheme, Benefits include Cyclescheme, electric car scheme, company healthcare scheme, annual discretionary bonus and the opportunity to join a stable, family-owned business with a strong reputation in the sector. If you are a reliable finance professional with construction sector exposure and ready to take ownership of a critical payments function, please apply with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience. Apply now via CV-Library or contact us directly at Sale Group  |
