Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

MCR Property Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Birthday leave

Free onsite gym

Professional development

Eye test voucher

Job summary

Flow Student, the student accommodation platform of MCR Property Group, is recruiting a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk in Manchester. You will own end-to-end purchase ledger across multiple sites, manage the PO process, code and approve invoices, and ensure timely payments. The role supports VAT/CIS and a move to Sage Intacct within a growing finance team.

You will lead the Ledger Clerk, ensure robust controls, and contribute to process design and system onboarding for acquired sites.

Qualifications

• Proven senior AP experience in a high-volume, multi-site environment.
• Experience across multiple companies or sites in purchase ledger.
• Proficient in purchase orders, invoice matching, coding and approvals.
• Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution experience.
• Experience preparing payment runs and supplier set-up with controls.
• VAT knowledge; CIS experience advantageous.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, StarRez or similar cloud accounting system desirable.
• Experience supervising or supporting junior team members.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end purchase ledger across multiple sites/companies.
• Oversee Purchase Ledger Clerk work and liaise with site teams.
• Review invoice coding and approvals for accuracy.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries promptly.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs for approval.
• Set up new suppliers and verify bank details to controls.
• Assist with VAT and CIS for refurbishments where relevant.
• Support move to Sage Intacct and onboarding of new sites.
• Provide broader finance team support as needed.

Skills

Senior AP

Multi-site

Purchase orders

Invoice matching

Supplier reconciliations

Payment runs

Sage Intacct

Excel

VAT knowledge

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Sage Intacct

StarRez

Job description

Job Title: Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Ardwick, Manchester

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Flow Student at a glimpse

Flow Student is the student accommodation platform of MCR Property Group, a leading independent real estate investment and development company operating nationally, with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Launched in 2026, Flow has grown rapidly through acquisition and now operates more than 8,000 beds in university cities across the UK, including Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Preston, Nottingham, Coventry, Sunderland and Canterbury, with a clear ambition to reach 15,000 beds. Our focus is on well-located, well-run accommodation, backed by ongoing investment in our buildings, systems and people. As the platform continues to expand at pace, we are building a dedicated finance team in Manchester and are looking for capable, driven individuals who are eager to grow alongside the business.

Our current requirement:

We are currently seeking a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our growing finance team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the purchase ledger in a fast-paced, thriving business at an exciting stage of its growth, with genuine opportunities for professional development and the chance to help shape processes as the portfolio expands.

In this role, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end purchase ledger across multiple companies and sites, overseeing the work of the Purchase Ledger Clerk and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time. You will manage the purchase order process with site and operations teams, review the coding and approval of invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and resolve supplier queries promptly. You will prepare weekly and monthly payment runs for approval, set up new suppliers and verify bank details in line with our controls, and maintain a clean, well-controlled ledger with robust audit trails.

You will support month end by preparing purchase ledger reconciliations, aged creditor reports and information for accruals, and work closely with the Management Accountant on VAT and, where relevant, CIS for refurbishment and maintenance works. You will play a key role in the move to Sage Intacct, helping to design efficient, scalable accounts payable processes, and in bringing the suppliers of newly acquired sites onto our systems. In addition, you will provide broader support to the Finance Manager and the wider finance team as required.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have substantial purchase ledger experience in a high-volume, multi-entity or multi-site environment, ideally within property, lettings or construction. You will possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be confident working with suppliers, site teams and colleagues across the business. You will be highly organised, able to manage deadlines and competing priorities, and comfortable supporting and guiding a junior team member. Excellent attention to detail, a strong understanding of controls and a proactive, solutions-focused approach are key to success in this role.

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk ready to step up, or already working at a senior level, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Skills/Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Experience of purchase ledger across multiple companies or sites
• Skilled in purchase orders, invoice matching, coding and approvals
• Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution
• Preparing payment runs and supplier set-up with strong payment controls
• Purchase ledger month-end reconciliations and accruals support
• Working knowledge of VAT; experience of CIS would be advantageous
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience of Sage Intacct, StarRez or a similar cloud accounting system desirable
• Experience of supervising or supporting junior team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Experience in student accommodation, lettings, property or construction preferred

Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, office-based.

Benefits:

• Pension
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 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 student accommodation business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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