At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase orders, process invoices, and maintain financial records in a dynamic construction environment.
- Company: MCR Property Group, a fast-growing property development company with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, free gym, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with long-term stability and growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a thriving team and make a real impact in the construction finance sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchase ledger processes and strong organisational skills are essential.
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.
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
- Maintaining detailed records within our management information system, Sage50
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Good attention to detail
- A proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a dynamic environment
- Experience with CIS expertise would be advantageous
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.
If this sounds like the right next step in your career, apply today.
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.
Purchase Ledger Clerk – Construction in Manchester employer: MCR Property
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