We're looking for a Purchase Ordering Assistant to join our Procurement and Finance team based at The Observatory, Liverpool City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to support the delivery of an efficient, compliant and customer-focused procurement and finance service. Working closely with colleagues across the business, suppliers and contractors, you'll play a key role in supporting procurement and accounts payable activities, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and supplier information is maintained to the highest standard. You'll be responsible for supporting the purchase-to-pay process, maintaining financial controls and helping to drive improvements across procurement and finance operations.
Key aspects of this role include carrying out CIS verifications, maintaining the supplier database, purchase order cleansing and supplier credit checks, making these important requirements for the successful candidate.
Working Arrangement:
This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement with the following working pattern:
Monday: The Observatory, Liverpool City Centre
Tuesday: The Observatory, Liverpool City Centre
Wednesday: Working from home
Thursday: The Observatory, Liverpool City Centre
Friday: Working from home
Please note that occasional travel may be required to other Torus locations, including St Helens and Warrington.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Carrying out CIS verifications and supporting supplier onboarding processes.
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Maintaining an accurate and compliant supplier database.
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Undertaking purchase order cleansing activities to improve data quality and ensure system accuracy.
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Completing supplier credit checks and financial due diligence activities.
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Processing purchase order requests in line with company procedures and agreed service standards.
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Supporting the Accounts Payable team with invoice and payment processing activities.
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Liaising effectively with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve queries.
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Generating performance, compliance and management information reports.
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Maintaining accurate procurement and finance records across internal systems.
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Supporting the ongoing development and enhancement of purchase-to-pay systems and processes.
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Reviewing ad hoc supplier spend and coordinating supplier onboarding where required.
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Ensuring all activities comply with company policies, financial regulations and standing orders.
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Supporting effective financial controls and identifying potential risks.
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Delivering excellent customer service and contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement and finance services.
What We're Looking For:
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GCSE standard of education and the ability to demonstrate knowledge gained through relevant finance experience.
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Commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
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Experience delivering accurate work within deadlines and maintaining high levels of attention to detail.
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Experience of purchase order processing and purchase-to-pay activities.
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Experience carrying out CIS verifications.
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Experience maintaining and managing a supplier database.
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Experience completing purchase order cleansing activities and improving data quality.
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Experience carrying out supplier credit checks and financial due diligence.
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Experience working with suppliers and stakeholders within a large or complex organisation.
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Experience producing accurate reports and management information that support service delivery.
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Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment.
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Understanding of financial governance, compliance and internal controls.
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A proactive, motivated and customer-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Interview Process:
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Candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview where we'll explore their experience, skills and knowledge against the requirements of the role. Interviews will take place on the 14th and 16th September 2026, at our Liverpool City Centre Office.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
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Right to work verification
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Qualification checks (where applicable)
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Two satisfactory references
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Occupational Health questionnaire
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Completion of all new starter documentation, including signed terms and conditions
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
