Job Title: 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 Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our growing finance team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, thriving business at an exciting stage of its growth, offering long-term stability and genuine opportunities for professional development as the company continues to scale. Formal qualifications are not essential; however, proven experience in a high-volume, detail-driven environment is a must.
In this role, you will play a key part within the finance team, working closely with the Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk, site teams and operations colleagues to ensure invoices are processed efficiently, supplier queries are resolved promptly and financial records remain accurate and fully reconciled. Your responsibilities will include raising and managing purchase orders, logging and coding invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders, and processing utility bills across multiple sites.
You will obtain invoice approvals from the relevant budget holders, respond to supplier queries, post transactions and remittances within Sage Intacct, and help prepare payment runs. You will also update and maintain a number of Excel spreadsheets, reconcile supplier statements, file documentation accurately and maintain robust audit trails across all activity, while providing broader support to the wider finance team as required.
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. You will possess good written and verbal communication skills and a confident telephone manner, and be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. If you are dedicated, enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile, we would love to hear from you.
Skills/Requirements:
Proven experience in a purchase ledger role
Skilled in raising and managing purchase orders
Logging and coding invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders and processing utility bills across multiple sites
Obtaining invoice approvals, responding to supplier queries and supporting payment runs
Supplier statement reconciliations
Skilled in Excel and Microsoft Office
Experience of Sage Intacct or a similar accounting system desirable
Excellent phone etiquette and strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a dynamic environment
Experience in property, lettings or a multi-site business would be advantageous
Salary: £26,000 to £29,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, office-based.
Benefits:
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.