CAREERS

JCA is on a mission. We are always looking for the best people to help us continually achieve excellence in engineering and construction design, build and maintenance.

JCA offers a variety of challenging and career-enhancing roles, in a vibrant and enthusiastic working environment. Our positions come with great benefits. We recognise the importance of helping our employees balance work and home life, by offering flexible working arrangements. This enables staff to incorporate other priorities, including parental and caring responsibilities, voluntary and charity work and leisure pursuits.

We also offer learning and development opportunities including Talent Development Programmes, Graduate schemes, Apprenticeships, as well as work experience for young people. To apply or if you would like more details, please contact careers@jca.co.uk.

Opportunities exist at technical, professional and management levels in roles including maintenance, administration, project management and design.

If you are interested in joining us on our mission, get in touch: call for a chat, send us your CV, use LinkedIn or view our current vacancies. We look forward to hearing from you.

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JCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and accredited with the Living Wage Foundation.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are actively involved in engaging with the Armed Forces Community to identify suitable candidates for career placements in many areas of the business.

JCA has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. For a copy of our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy, click here. For a copy of our current Anti-Slavery Statement, click here.

To view other Mitie vacancies, head over to Mitie Careers portal.

Current Opportunities

Purchase Ledger Clerk (Stevenage, Hertfordshire)

ROLE: Purchase Ledger Clerk
HOURS: 8am to 5pm
LOCATION: Stevenage with home working arrangements

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We’re looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join JCA (a part of Mitie) who will maintain accurate purchase ledger records in line with JCA accounting standards and support the wider finance team.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate purchase ledger records as per JCA accounting standards and timetable
  • Assist in maintaining treasury operations, maintaining standards and escalating where appropriate
  • Collaborate with the finance team by providing help and coverage during busy month-end periods
  • Accurate and timely processing of purchase ledger invoices
  • Ensure invoices are approved according to the company authority matrix
  • Deal with supplier queries
  • Liaise with business stakeholders to resolve invoice queries and ensure timely approval
  • Monthly reconciliation of supplier accounts
  • Provide cover for the Purchase Ledger Supervisor, including weekly pay run and CIS
  • Produce ad‑hoc reporting and provide support to business stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.

  • Minimum of 2 years’ previous purchase ledger experience
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good communication skills and confident telephone manner
  • Basic Excel knowledge
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to think ahead, plan, and prioritise workload
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to build professional working relationships with internal/external stakeholders
  • A positive approach with determination to succeed
  • Industry-specific knowledge in Engineering or Building Services
  • Previous experience with Pegasus Opera Accounting Software and Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Knowledge of CIS

About JCA

JCA is a multi‑faceted engineering services and construction business. Our core expertise is in the development of buildings and facilities with business‑critical engineering systems.

We deliver a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of commercial property owners across multiple sectors. From design and construction to fit‑out and maintenance, JCA provides bespoke solutions for every client.

We operate with transparency and integrity and are committed to excellence as standard. Our mission is to be recognised as industry leaders in service and innovation through engineering and business excellence.

Our business comprises four core areas:

  • Engineering Projects
  • Service & Maintenance
  • Interior Fit Out
  • Design & Consultancy

If you wish to apply, please submit your application below:

https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/purchase-ledger-clerk-90405/90424/description/

For more information please contact recruitment@jca.co.uk