Senior Purchase Ledger Officer – Full Time – Clifton, City and Borough of Salford

Senior Purchase Ledger Officer – Full Time – Clifton, City and Borough of Salford

Clifton Full-Time 27900 - 34100 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Catering

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team to manage invoices and supplier payments efficiently.
  • Company: Join Portus Supported Housing, a dynamic organisation focused on safe, independent living.
  • Benefits: Earn up to £33,000, enjoy 25 days leave, and a pension plan.
  • Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Be part of a transformative journey, making a real difference in people's lives.
  • Qualifications: Proactive mindset with attention to detail; experience in finance is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.

Senior Purchase Ledger Officer Swinton Hybrid - Up to £33,000 + Benefits

Portus Supported Housing is entering an exciting new chapter following the successful merger of Bespoke Supportive Tenancies (Be ST) and Westmoreland Supported Housing.

Bringing together two established organisations with shared values and purpose has been a significant journey of change and transformation.

Now emerging from that transition with a clear identity and renewed ambition, Portus manages 2,340 homes across England and Wales, united by one purpose: Safe Spaces for Independent Living.

As Portus looks to the future, appointing the right people will be key to building on this positive momentum and shaping the next stage of its journey.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation at a pivotal time helping to embed positive change, strengthen its culture and ensure Portus continues to provide safe, stable homes where people can live with confidence, dignity and independence.

We are seeking to recruit to the position of Senior Purchase Ledger Officer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a small team
  • Manage the accurate and timely processing of invoices, credit notes and supplier payments in line with Financial Regulations.
  • Ensure expenditure is correctly coded and resolve invoice or supplier queries.
  • Monitor the Finance mailbox and obtain relevant invoice approvals.
  • Complete supplier statement reconciliations and support month-end accruals.
  • Review payment runs and process direct debits, expenses, credit/debit cards and petty cash.
  • Maintain and verify supplier details within the Financial Management System (FMS).
  • Ensure VAT recovery procedures are followed where applicable.
  • Liaise with local authorities, utility providers, suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries and process authorised payments.
  • Manage and support Purchase Ledger Officers, including performance, training and development.
  • Reconcile purchase ledger balances and investigate outstanding items.
  • Support budgeting, year-end audit, statutory accounts and wider Finance team activities.
  • Maintain accurate records, process documentation and compliance with policies, training and KPIs.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-motivated and confident working on their own initiative, with excellent attention to detail and a genuine desire to make a difference.

More important than qualifications is your mindset we want someone who will take ownership, spot opportunities for improvement and bring ideas that will enhance and develop the role over time.

Benefits

  • Pension
  • 25 days annual leave (+Bank holidays) increasing by 1 days per completed year of service to 30 days

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is the retained partner for this recruitment.

Salary

Job Type

Permanent

Location

  • M27, Clifton, City and Borough of Salford
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Senior Purchase Ledger Officer – Full Time – Clifton, City and Borough of Salford employer: Catering

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Purchase Ledger Officer – Full Time – Clifton, City and Borough of Salford

Team Management
Invoice Processing
Financial Regulations Knowledge
Expenditure Coding
Supplier Query Resolution
Supplier Statement Reconciliation
Month-End Accruals