Job Description

Company Overview

At Aura Construction we are an established and well-experienced multi-disciplinary construction company based in South-East London, with large commercial projects in and around Greater London.

To support our continued growth and ensure the smooth running of both our procurement and finance functions, we are seeking a

Buyer and Bookkeeper

to join our team. This hybrid role is essential in helping the business operate efficiently, ensuring materials are sourced effectively and records are kept accurate and up to date.

Position Details

Location

: DA15 (South-East London) office-based role

Salary

: 32,000-36,000 (based on full-time hours, pro rata for part-time, dependent on experience)

Hours

: Minimum 20 hours per week - flexible schedule available.

We're open to part-time, full-time, or flexible working arrangements such as 10am-2pm Monday to Friday or three full days per week. Happy to discus a working pattern that suits both the business needs and the right candidate.

Position Summary

We are looking for a sharp, organised, and commercially minded individual to join our team as a Buyer and Bookkeeper. This is a hybrid role, ideal for someone who can work both strategically and operationally - supporting procurement activity while maintain accurate and timely financial records.

The successful candidate will work closely with our commercial, finance, and project delivery teams to manage supplier relationships, streamline costs, and ensure materials and services are procured efficiently and in line with specifications. The role also includes responsibility for processing invoices, reconciling deliveries, and supporting financial reporting.

This is a key role in the day-to-day running of our business and would suit someone confident both in negotiation and detail-oriented financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Buying/Procurement (approx. 60%)

Source and negotiate with suppliers for materials, equipment, and services

Liaise with internal teams on BoQs to optimise procurement

Raise and manage purchase orders, maintaining accurate records

Monitor supplier performance, pricing, and lead times

Work to budgets and help reduce material costs where possible

Evaluate supplier contracts and ensure compliance with project specs and standards

Pre-qualify suppliers and ensure required documentation (e.g. insurances, accreditations) is up to date, in collaboration with the commercial team

Bookkeeping (approx. 40%)

Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments

Reconcile orders with delivers and flag any discrepancies

Maintain accurate purchase records using Sage

Support financial reporting and reconciliations alongside the finance team

Required Skills and Competencies

Proficient in Excel - confident handling and analysing data

Good communication skills

Able to manage multiple deadlines

Highly organised

Experience in bookkeeping

Experience in construction buying or buying experience with familiarity of BoQs and/or general experience in construction

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 32,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person