Finance Assistant

Core; Linton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Wellbeing resources

Discounts at retailers

Office-based role

Job summary

PGL is seeking a Finance Assistant to keep our Accounts Payable function running smoothly. You’ll process supplier payments, support monthly accruals, and reconcile cashbooks daily and monthly. You’ll also manage ledgers in sterling and foreign currencies and respond to supplier queries with accuracy.

If you’re organised, detail-focused and enjoy collaborative teamwork, you’ll thrive here as part of a friendly, supportive finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience of reconciliations, including bank reconciliations.
• Previous experience using financial systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier payments accurately.
• Support monthly accruals and supplier queries.
• Reconcile cashbooks daily and monthly.
• Manage sterling and foreign currency ledgers.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure records are correct.

Skills

Supplier payments

Reconciliations

Financial systems

Communication

Job description

• Fair pay for all – We are dedicated to aligning our pay rates with the real Living Wage so our pay rate is £26,227.50 (pro-rata) per annum
  
• Full Time Fixed Term 6 Month Contract - Starting September 2026
  
• Office based with flexible working options available
  

Made by adventure

PGL is shaping the next generation through extraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. Will you join the adventure?

We’re part of something bigger

We’re proud to be part of PGL Beyond, a network of educational travel brands which empowers young people to explore, grow and thrive – through exceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom. Together, we’re making a difference.

Make a difference as a Finance Assistant

You’ll play a key role in keeping our Accounts Payable function running smoothly. From looking after suppliers to making sure everything adds up. Your day-to-day will involve processing supplier payments, supporting with monthly accruals, responding to supplier queries and reconciling cashbooks daily and monthly. You’ll also get involved in managing both sterling and foreign currency ledgers, keeping things on track and accurate.

If you’re organised, detail-focused, and like working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll be right at home here.

Is this you?

• Previous experience of working in a similar role
  
• Experience of reconciliations, to include bank reconciliations.
  
• Previous experience using financial systems
  
• Common sense, pragmatic, practical approach, with the ability to make good decisions
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate with financial and non-financial stakeholders
  

A place to thrive

Be a part of a company that values excellence and personal advancement. We will prioritise your professional growth with tailored career development opportunities, mentorship programs and ongoing training.

No matter your background, ethnicity, age, neurodivergence or anything else… PGL is a place to be yourself, realise your full potential and celebrate what makes you brilliantly unique.

Fair pay and benefits for all

• Happy holidays - 20 days annual leave (pro-rata), which accrues with length of service up to 30 days (+ bank holidays). You’ll also enjoy an extra day off on your birthday and the opportunity to purchase additional leave!
  
• Paid time-off to volunteer your time to worthwhile causes.
  
• 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub alongside our Employee Assistance Program
  
• Access to our financial wellbeing platform for financial assistance if you need it
  
• Big savings and exclusive perks at 100s of high street retailers
  
• PGL discounted holidays and 20% discount in all our on-site shops

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We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; so, we are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone and are happy to provide helpful adjustments to make it easier to complete. Simply email or call us with detail around the adjustments you need. However, our top priority is the safety of the guests on our centres. Therefore, all centre based employees and some specific Head Office employees must undergo an Enhanced criminal record check (known as DBS or PVG), which we pay for. You will need to provide a 5-year address history and ID (such as passport/birth certificate). Convictions related to violence, drugs, or safeguarding may affect your application. Not all convictions will disqualify you, as we assess each case individually.