Purchase Ledger Clerk

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the UK’s leading ground engineering and geotechnical contractor. Our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions is built upon our People. If you are self motivated, enjoy getting things done, and are looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity, you’ll have what it takes to work at Van Elle.

What You'll Be Doing

• Scan and process incoming purchase invoices and delivery tickets in a timely and accurate manner.
• Register purchase invoices into the system, ensuring all details are correctly captured.
• Match invoices to delivery tickets and purchase orders, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Send unmatched invoices for internal approval and follow up as required.
• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations to ensure all invoices and credits are accounted for.
• Resolve purchase invoice queries through both email and telephone communication with suppliers and internal departments.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised filing systems for invoices, delivery tickets, and statements.

Who We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Strong IT and numeracy skills, with experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in all Microsoft applications, especially office – Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience of effectively managing own priorities and meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexibly to support the overall aims of the team and changing priorities.
• High level of attention to detail

Other Requirements

• Eligible to work and live in the UK.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hours of work are 35, 9:00am to 5:00pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
• Permanent position
• Benefits include:
• access t0 Company pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan with family option
• All PPE provided
• Onsite training centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Onsite Canteen.
• Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.

Van Elle is the UK’s largest geotechnical and ground engineering contractor and, since June 2026, proud to be part of the STRABAG Group.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.