Accounts Payable Clerk

**Accounts Payable Clerk - (On-site Manchester King Street)**

Praxis, a well-established and privately owned investor and manager of UK real estate, is seeking an experienced Accounts payable Clerk to join our high-performing finance team in Manchester.

This opportunity has arisen following an internal promotion a reflection of the progression available within our fast-paced, growing business.

Given the structure of the team, we’re looking for someone with solid accounts payable experience who is confident, organised, and proactive. Experience within property, project work, or team mentoring would be highly advantageous.

**Praxis Group**

Founded in 2009 with roots going back over three decades, Praxis has earned a reputation for exceptional investment performance and market expertise, partnering with private equity, local authorities, institutions, and high-net-worth investors.

With over 400 employees across our integrated platform, Praxis manages the full real estate value chain from offices in London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain full-cycle accounts payable (AP) experience in a fast-paced supportive team environment, working alongside a dynamic team to contribute to the continued success and growth of our business.

**About the Role**

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you’ll play a crucial role within the AP function, handling core financial tasks that help keep our operations on track. You’ll process invoices, reconcile accounts, respond to supplier inquiries, and maintain accurate records.

In this role you’ll gain exposure to all aspects of the AP process while sharpening your analytical skills and having opportunity to improve processes and contribute to project work alongside your day to day responsibilities.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Invoice Processing**: Process and accurately code invoices.
- **Supplier Reconciliation**: Reconcile supplier statements for accurate financial tracking.
- **Supplier Communications**: Address supplier inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.
- **Invoice queries**: Identify and resolve invoice-related queries quickly to support seamless operations.
- **Payment Runs**: Organize and produce payment runs for suppliers on a regular schedule.
- **Financial Record Maintenance**: Keep detailed, accurate financial records to ensure readiness for audits.
- **Projects & Process Improvements**:Lead or assist with ad-hoc projects and identify opportunities to streamline and improve processes.

**What You’ll Bring**
- Proven experience in Accounts payable or a similar finance role (property sector experience preferred).
- Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organisation.
- Proactive, hard-working attitude with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Professional communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
- Ambition and drive to grow within a successful, fast-moving team.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive Salary
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (plus additional Christmas closure)
- PMI and Healthcare Cash Plan
- 5% Company Pension Contribution
- 3x Life Assurance

**Working pattern**:
This role is an **onsite role**based in our lovely Manchester office on King street.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,500.00-£30,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Manchester M2 4WU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- This role is based fully on-site (5 days per week) in Manchester in our office, please kindly confirm you are happy to proceed on this basis?

**Experience**:

- Accounts payable: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person