Purchase ledger

Who We Are

We’re a leading civil engineering company specialising in highways infrastructure. From high-speed roads to local improvements, we deliver safe, efficient, and community-minded projects across the UK

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Ledger to join our team. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

• Accurately processing and entering purchase invoices
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing invoice queries, including requesting copy invoices, credit notes, and delivery notes from suppliers
• Uploading and importing invoices into the accounting system
• Monitoring and managing the accounts email inbox
• Carrying out general administrative support tasks
• Entering and maintaining data in Excel spreadsheet
• Uploading and emailing invoices into the accounting system using Continia
• Providing general administrative support to the team as required
• Assisting with the management of the account’s inbox
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar finance or accounts role
• Experience working with subcontractors and knowledge of the CIS Scheme is advantageous
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with accounting software
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with an end-to-end 3-way match Accounts Payable process (PO-GRN-Invoice matching)
  
  

At Carnell we value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

What You’ll Get

• Generous holiday allowance to help you recharge
• Pension scheme to support your future
• Private medical insurance for peace of mind
• Group income protection & death in service benefit
• Access to Carnell Rewards – discounts at 900+ retailers
  
  

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application or interview process —such as accessibility support or information in an alternative format—please let us know as early as possible so we can make the necessary arrangements

Carnell are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company; they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance