Treasury & Purchase Ledger Finance Assistant

The Vale Academy; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vale Academy, conveniently located at our Trust Central Office, is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage the purchase ledger and treasury activities. You will process supplier invoices, assist with weekly payment runs, and handle bank reconciliations while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with financial controls.

Based at The Vale Academy in Dunstable, you will work within the central finance team to support cash flow management, supplier communications, and monthly

Qualifications

• Review, match, and process supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes to the appropriate cost centres and account codes.
• Verify invoice details and resolve discrepancies with suppliers or internal teams.
• Maintain an up-to-date purchase order log in the accounting system.
• Assist in weekly payment runs to suppliers.
• Reconcilie supplier accounts to ensure no outstanding payments or overpayments.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments accurately and timely.
• Maintain treasury and cash flow records as part of daily tasks.
• Support month-end close and audit preparation as required.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries related to purchases and payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Accounting software

Bank reconciliations

Purchase ledger

Job description

The Vale Academy, conveniently located at our Trust Central Office, is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage the purchase ledger and treasury activities. You will process supplier invoices, assist with weekly payment runs, and handle bank reconciliations while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with financial controls.

Based at The Vale Academy in Dunstable, you will work within the central finance team to support cash flow management, supplier communications, and monthly