Treasury & Purchase Ledger Specialist

Advantage Schools; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Schools, based at The Vale Academy, LU5 4QP, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the central finance team. The role focuses on treasury and the purchase ledger, supporting cash flow management and accurate accounting records.

You will process supplier invoices, run payments, reconcile supplier accounts, and assist with month-end close and treasury reporting. Excellent attention to detail and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience handling treasury and purchase ledger activities.
• Strong understanding of supplier invoices, payments and accurate record-keeping.
• Financial controls awareness with VAT knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments, matching to PO and cost codes.
• Assist in weekly payment runs and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain AP ledger.
• Data entry and record keeping for invoices, payments and supporting docs.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Support VAT reporting and internal audits as required.
• Assist with month-end closing and treasury-related tasks.

Skills

Treasury management

Purchase ledger

Invoice processing

Bank reconciliations

Cash flow forecasting

Supplier coordination

Job description

Advantage Schools, based at The Vale Academy, LU5 4QP, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the central finance team. The role focuses on treasury and the purchase ledger, supporting cash flow management and accurate accounting records.

You will process supplier invoices, run payments, reconcile supplier accounts, and assist with month-end close and treasury reporting. Excellent attention to detail and clear communication are essential.