Purchase Ledger Officer

Jigsaw Homes Group Ltd; Leigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Leigh is looking for a Purchase Ledger Officer to join their finance team. In this challenging and rewarding role, you will manage invoice processing, supplier queries, and contribute to a customer-focused culture. The position offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements, incremental salary growth, and access to a pension scheme.

Benefits

Incremental salary

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

On-site gym access

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with invoice processing and supplier management.
• Ability to handle queries efficiently.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Scan and register incoming invoices daily.
• Post approved invoices to the Purchase Ledger system.
• Check supplier statements and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Monitor the Purchase Ledger outlook mailbox.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Details: FIXED TERM UNTIL DECEMBER 2026
Salary: £26,211 - £29,627 per annum
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Turner House, Leigh | Cav 249, Ashton-under-Lyne
Closing Date: 02/11/2025
Job Category: Finance and Revenues
Region / Division: Leigh and/or Ashton Under-Lyne
Business Unit: Finance & Revenues

Job Introduction

Would you like to work for a company that is accredited as an outstanding employer? Jigsaw Homes Group offers employees a competitive 24 days holiday per annum plus 3 days for Christmas closure, bank holidays, and additional days after 2 years continuous service (up to a maximum of 5 days). We also provide the option to buy/sell up to 5 extra days of leave per year, and offer compressed hours of work. The role can include a 4‑day working week and up to 50% of your time from home after a satisfactory probation period. Work/life balance is a priority for our teams.

As a Jigsaw employee you will receive incremental salary, occupational sick pay, access to the Social Housing Pension Scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, BHSF membership, on‑site gym access, and training/development opportunities. If you are looking for a career with an outstanding company, read on.

Who We Are

Jigsaw Homes Group is one of the largest housing groups in England, with more than 37,500 homes across the North West and East Midlands. We provide quality, low‑cost housing and aim to ensure residents thrive in healthy, sustainable communities.

About The Department

The Purchase Ledger team processes over 60,000 invoices each year, manages supplier queries and statements, and builds relationships with internal and external customers to keep the purchase‑to‑pay process running smoothly. This team is an integral part of the wider finance team of over 100 staff, which includes management accounts, service charge accounting, revenues, treasury, financial planning, and income.

Role Information

As a Purchase Ledger Officer you will join our finance team in a challenging, fast‑paced yet rewarding role. Your key responsibilities include:

• Scanning, registering, and electronically distributing all incoming invoices on a daily basis.
• Posting approved invoices to the Purchase Ledger system, ensuring proper authorisation in accordance with Group financial regulations.
• Checking supplier statements and following up on outstanding invoices or queries.
• Monitoring the Purchase Ledger outlook mailbox and resolving queries within set timescales.
• Handling external and internal queries as required.
• Processing periodic supplier payment runs for approvals and payment processing following Group procedures.

This is a great opportunity to make a difference and contribute to a culture that values customer focus, best value, and high‑standard services.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, don’t hesitate to apply now.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.