Purchase Ledger Clerk

Thomas Telford School; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Free gym access

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Shrewsbury is seeking a detail-driven Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their Finance team. This role involves processing supplier invoices, resolving queries, and supporting accounts administration tasks. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in Purchase Ledger and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality to protect sensitive information.
• Experience in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing a large volume of supplier invoices with speed and accuracy.
• Resolving supplier and internal queries in a timely manner.
• Processing and paying staff expense claims.
• Ensuring compliance with purchase controls, such as new supplier authorisation.

Skills

Purchase Ledger experience

Strong communication skills

Excel skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Area: Administration (Support)

Closing date for applications: N/A

Position Description

12-month Fixed Term Contract

37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Monday - Friday

We are seeking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team at Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust to assist with all aspects of Purchase Ledger and assisting with accounts administration tasks across the organisation. We are seeking someone who is detail-driven, well organised and has strong communication skills.

• Salary of £25,000 - £27,000, depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Free gym access

Key responsibilities:

• Processing a large volume of supplier invoices with speed and accuracy.
• Resolving supplier and internal queries in a timely manner.
• Processing and paying staff expense claims.
• Processing weekly and ad-hoc supplier payment runs.
• Ensuring compliance with purchase controls, such as new supplier authorisation.
• Performing accounts administration tasks including day-to-day banking tasks and posting journals.
• Supporting the senior finance and other colleagues as required.

Qualifications and skills:

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk.
• A team player who is forward thinking and happy to support colleagues as required.
• Strong work ethic and comfortable working to deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to be able to deal effectively with supplier and internal queries.
• Highly motivated and committed to best practice and process improvement.
• Strong Excel, numerical and written skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality to protect sensitive information.
• Experience in an educational setting is desirable.

Please apply immediately, application forms and details about the post can be downloaded from www.ttmat.net Please send your application form to the Finance Director, Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, Thomas Telford School, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW, or email [e-mail].

Closing date for applications: Apply immediately

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.