We are looking for a proactive and experienced Finance Assistant (Sales Ledger) to join our Finance team. This role offers an equal split between sales ledger and credit control responsibilities, with scope to provide broader support across the Finance team. It is well suited to someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a confident, organised approach to managing customer accounts.
Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 350 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Proudly ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year.
Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.
It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.
Our benefits package includes
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Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
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Annual leave increasing with long service
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Life assurance
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Study sponsorship with paid study leave
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Sabbaticals
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Employee assistance programme
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Season ticket loans
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Cycle to work scheme
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Virtual GP service
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Subscription fees
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Company day out
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A volunteering scheme
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Enhanced learning & development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
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Preparing and raising sales invoices in collaboration with Project Managers
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Supporting the credit control process through timely follow-up of outstanding debt by telephone and email
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Helping to ensure prompt collection of outstanding balances in line with company procedures
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Reviewing outstanding debt and maintaining accurate aged debt reporting
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Handling invoice and payment queries professionally and escalating more complex matters where appropriate
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Reconciling customer accounts and assisting with allocation of receipts as required
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Building effective working relationships with clients, Project Managers and colleagues
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Providing support to the wider Finance team across shared tasks and during busy periods
Essential Skills and Experience
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Proven experience in credit control and in preparing and processing sales invoices
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Experience of working to deadlines and managing a varied workload in a busy environment
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Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels
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Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Able to work proactively, use initiative and prioritise effectively
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
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A collaborative approach with the ability to take ownership of allocated tasks
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A flexible approach to supporting both sales ledger and credit control functions
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Experience using Sage 50 accounting software
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Experience using project costing systems
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Competent in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Personal Attributes
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Positive and professional approach
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Collaborative team player
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Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
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Strong commitment to service delivery and quality
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Enthusiasm for developing knowledge and skills within the role
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A cooperative and supportive approach to working with the wider Finance team
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.
Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you're enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.
When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name - we don't require full or birth names at this stage.
We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.
As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.
