Purchase Ledger Clerk

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Shrewsbury is seeking a detail-driven Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its Finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in purchase ledger roles, strong communication skills, and excel proficiency. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices and ensuring compliance with purchase controls. This position offers a salary between £25,000 - £27,000 and various benefits including a discretionary bonus scheme and local government pension.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Local government pension scheme

Free gym access

Cycle-to-work scheme

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk.
• A team player who is forward thinking.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with supplier queries.
• Highly motivated with a commitment to process improvement.
• Experience in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing a large volume of supplier invoices accurately.
• Resolving supplier and internal queries in a timely manner.
• Processing staff expense claims and payments.
• Ensuring compliance with purchase controls.
• Supporting senior finance colleagues as required.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Strong communication skills

Excel

Numerical skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Purchase Ledger Clerk

£25,000 - £27,000 depending on experience

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 accounts administration tasks across the organisation. We are seeking someone who is detail-driven, well organised and has strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary of £25,000 - £27,000, depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Local government pension scheme
• Free gym access
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

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.