Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant - Purchase Ledger

Discipline: Purchase Ledger
Location: Surbiton, KT6 7EH
Type: Permanent
Hours: x 5 days per week, 4 hours per day – x 3 days from the office and x 2 WFH
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

WHY JOIN MAGUIRE BROTHERS?

Join a growing team at Maguire Brothers, a leading Commercial Roofing Contractor with over 45 years of success.

With experience working across London and the South of England, our reputation is built on quality, reliability, and long-term relationships. We’re growing quickly, which means plenty of opportunities for you to grow too.

You’ll be part of a close-knit, ambitious team where collaboration matters, and where success is shared and celebrated.

YOUR OBJECTIVE

To accurately and efficiently manage the purchase ledger for a busy construction environment, ensuring timely processing of high-volume invoices, accurate job costing, and well-maintained supplier accounts. The role supports smooth cash flow, strong supplier relationships, and reliable financial reporting by maintaining high standards of accuracy, organisation, and compliance with company procedures.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Invoice Processing: Accurately receive, verify and process incoming invoices, ensuring all details are correct and coded to the appropriate accounts.
• Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile supplier accounts to ensure balances match and follow up on any missing invoices or misallocated payments.
• Payment Management: Prepare payment runs in line with supplier terms and company cash flow, ensuring all authorisation protocols are followed.
• Supplier Relations: Liaise with suppliers to handle queries, resolve disputes, and maintain positive relationships.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain a well organised ledger where all supplier transactions are accurately recorded and ensure documents are filed according to company procedures.
• Reporting: Assist with the preparation of reports for month-end and year-end close, including aged creditor analysis and accruals for unpaid invoices.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED PROCESSING EXPERIENCE: Construction, PO’s, Job Costing, Expenses, Credit Card, Volume 300+ invoices per month.

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Financial Software
• Organised
• Methodical
• Able to work to deadlines
• Communication Skills
• Construction Purchase Ledger Knowledge
• Preferably AAT. Must have GCSE Maths, English

SUMMARY

This part-time Purchase Ledger role supports a busy construction finance function, handling high-volume invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and payment runs. The position requires strong attention to detail, solid construction ledger experience, and the ability to work methodically to deadlines while maintaining positive supplier relationships.

THE PERKS

• Competitive salary + long-term career opportunities
• Training, mentoring, and professional development
• Pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Regular team activities and quarterly events
• Additional benefits including a wellbeing allowance, Retail Discount Packages and Cycle to Work Scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Surbiton KT6 7EH