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Purchase Ledger Co-ordinator

Kilnbridge
Head Office – Canning Town

Kilnbridge Group

About Kilnbridge

Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project’s needs.

We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.

If you want to develop your expertise, contribute to technically challenging projects and be part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-driven Purchase Ledger Co-ordinator to join our Finance team at our Canning Town Head Office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our financial operations, supporting the accurate processing of payments across a fast-paced, project-driven business.

You’ll work closely with commercial teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders, becoming a trusted point of contact for all purchase ledger activity. If you enjoy working with precision, solving problems and being part of a supportive, high-performing team this role offers real impact and ownership.

What you’ll do

• Own the end-to-end processing of supplier and subcontractor invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Process subcontractor payment certificates and maintain strong control over payment workflows

• Act as a key point of contact for invoice and payment queries, resolving issues efficiently and professionally

• Work closely with commercial and project teams to manage subcontractor ledger queries

• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including CIS verification and VAT reverse charge processes

• Validate subcontractor documentation, including insurance, prior to payment

• Match purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes to maintain financial accuracy

• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations and proactively identify discrepancies

• Maintain well-organised, audit-ready records in line with company processes and systems

• Support continuous improvement in processes and contribute to a high-performing finance function

What you’ll need

• Solid experience in a Purchase Ledger or Subcontract Ledger role (ideally 5+ years)

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality

• Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Experience with finance systems such as Sage 200 or Eque2 Construct (desirable)

• Good understanding of CIS, VAT reverse charge and subcontractor payment processes

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Strong communication skills — able to build effective relationships across teams and with external suppliers

• Proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to stay calm under pressure

• A collaborative team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality work

• Alignment with Kilnbridge values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.