Purchase Ledger in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time On-site

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Main Purpose:

Praxis is one of the UK's leading real estate investors, with an expanding portfolio and ambitious plans for continued growth.

The Purchase Ledger Administrator will play an important role within our Finance function, taking ownership of the day-to-day purchase ledger process and helping ensure the financial operations of the business run efficiently, accurately and to a consistently high standard.

As Praxis continues to grow, maintaining strong financial processes, reliable reporting and effective controls is increasingly important. This role offers the opportunity to become a key part of that, working across the business and building relationships with suppliers, colleagues and internal stakeholders.

You'll oversee the purchase ledger process from invoice receipt through to coding, approvals, reconciliations and payment preparation, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner. You'll also take responsibility for resolving queries, maintaining clear financial records and ensuring the correct use of finance and property management systems.

We're looking for someone who takes real pride in their work, has a strong eye for detail and understands the importance of doing things properly. You'll be organised, proactive and comfortable managing a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy, pace and control.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a growing business, contribute to a high-performing Finance team and take genuine ownership of an important role within the wider Group.

Main Duties:

Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring correct coding, approval routing, and supporting documentation
Maintain purchase ledger controls in line with Praxis procedures, approval requirements, and finance standards
Ensure purchase order, approval, and payment controls are followed, progressing invoices only where appropriate authority and documentation are in place
Use Bluebox, MOJO, and purchase order systems accurately, maintaining complete and up-to-date records
Manage high transaction volumes effectively, prioritising urgent items and meeting agreed deadlines
Identify, investigate, and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
Complete creditor reconciliations, identifying variances and taking corrective action
Support supplier payment runs, ensuring invoices and approvals are accurate and complete
Maintain accurate financial records to support audit, reporting, and internal review
Communicate professionally with suppliers, approvers, and internal stakeholders to resolve queries
Escalate issues where necessary to ensure timely resolution
Manage invoice queries, tracking and resolving disputed or incomplete information
Contribute to process improvements and projects to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control
Support the wider Finance team with high standards of administration, communication, and follow-through

Experience and skills:

Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger
Strong invoice processing, coding, and documentation discipline
Accurate creditor reconciliation and exception resolution skills
Good understanding of purchase order, approval, and payment controls
Confident using finance systems, Excel, and Microsoft Office
Strong organisational and workload management skills
Clear and professional communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Ability to work accurately to deadlines in a high-volume environment
Property or real estate finance experience desirable

Personal qualities and standards:

Takes ownership of accuracy and meeting deadlines
Works with pace, discipline, and a proactive approach
Maintains strong attention to detail
Follows processes rigorously without cutting corners
Resolves issues independently where possible, taking accountability
Communicates clearly and professionally with stakeholders
Takes pride in delivering reliable and accurate financial administration
Supports the wider team while minimising errors and rework
Demonstrates consistency, accountability, and care in all tasks

Benefits:

Highly competitive salary DOE
Discretionary bonus scheme
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Office closure over festive season
Additional holiday with service
Private Medical Insurance with Bupa (medical history disregarded)
Annual Dental benefit inclusive of two appointments per year
Healthcare Cash Plan
5% Company pension contribution
3x Life Assurance
Cycle to work scheme (on-site shower room facilities & bike parking in majority of head offices)
Employee Assistance Programme
Group income protection scheme
Daily healthy fruit & snacks

Key information:

Location: Ship Canal House, 98 King Street, M2 4WU

Working pattern: On site 5 days per week, 1-day WFH after initial onboarding, hours 8.30am-5.30pm or flex to work 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm

Job title: Purchase Ledger Administrator
Salary: DOE

Our values

Professionalism | We consistently seek to exceed expectations. Our people can express themselves fully while upholding the highest standards of conduct, competence, and integrity.

Ownership | Every asset, challenge, and opportunity is treated as our own. We deliver all real estate services in-house — never outsourcing responsibility, accountability, or blame.

Entrepreneurialism | We challenge convention and champion imaginative solutions. Rigorous debate is encouraged, and everyone is empowered to make decisions that elevate performance.

Meritocracy | Results, hard work, and strong ideas matter more than age, tenure, or titles. We are a diverse team that collaborates openly so each person can reach their full potential.

Action This Day | We do not defer or delay. Anything that can be done today, is done today.