Purchase Ledger Clerk

Manchester, Ardwick

Full-time, Permanent

About MCR

MCR Property Group are a dynamic and active property development company with offices in Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and London. MCR are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people, able to work at a fast pace to join its expanding team. We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful and expanding finance team in our Ardwick, Manchester.

Role includes but is not limited to the following

As the business continues to grow and expand its portfolio, we are now seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team at our Manchester head office. This role will suit someone with strong hands‑on experience of purchase ledger processes across the construction sector. Formal qualifications are not essential; however, proven experience in a high‑volume, detail‑driven environment is a must.

You will play a key role within the construction finance function, working closely with project managers and the wider team. to ensure invoices are processed efficiently, supplier queries are resolved promptly and financial records remain accurate and fully reconciled.

Your responsibilities will include issuing and managing purchase orders, logging and coding invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders, processing utility bills across multiple sites and maintaining detailed records within our management information system, Sage50. You will also be responsible for updating and analysing a number of Excel spreadsheets, obtaining invoice approvals from relevant parties, responding to supplier queries, preparing and issuing cheque payments, posting transactions and remittances to the system, completing bank reconciliations for multiple companies, filing documentation accurately and maintaining robust audit trails across all activity.

This is a busy and varied role within a fast‑growing organisation, offering long‑term stability and genuine opportunity to develop as the company continues to scale.

Skills & Requirements

Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger role
Skilled in issuing and managing purchase orders
logging and coding invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders, processing utility bills across multiple sites
maintaining detailed records within our management information system, Sage50
Skilled in MS Office and Excel spreadsheets
Expertise in obtaining invoice approvals from relevant parties, responding to supplier queries, preparing, and issuing payments
Expertise in posting transactions and remittances to the system, completing bank reconciliations for multiple companies
Expertise in filing documentation accurately and maintaining robust audit trails across all activity.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
Proficient in using computer applications
Excellent phone etiquette and a positive and confident telephone manner
communication skills, both verbal and written.
Good attention to detail
A proactive approach to problem‑solving with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Experience with CIS expertise would be advantageous

This is a busy and varied role within a fast‑growing organisation, offering long‑term stability and genuine opportunity to develop as the company continues to scale.

About you

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys staying busy, takes pride in accuracy and organisation, and brings a positive, proactive attitude to their work. If you are dedicated, enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile, we would love to hear from you.

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience (DOE).

Hours: 9am to 5.30pm office-based, with a one‑hour lunch break.

MCR Benefits

Pension
23 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 25 days), plus all statutory bank holidays and your birthday off as an additional paid day of leave to celebrate
Free onsite gym
Professional development opportunities
Free eye test voucher/ reclaim costs

If you are ambitious and looking to take the next step in your career within a growing property business, we would be delighted to hear from you

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