Trust Finance Support Officer Purchase Ledger

Suffolk Jobs Direct; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi-Academy Trust in the UK is seeking a finance professional to join their team. The role comes with a flexible hybrid working model and focuses on managing purchase invoices and supplier payments. Applicants should have strong purchase ledger skills and good IT proficiency, especially in MS Excel. This permanent position offers a salary of £13.05–£13.26 per hour for 15 hours per week. Interested candidates should email their application forms to the contact provided.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Flexible working approach

Unique opportunity to shape processes

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable required.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Preferred experience in educational finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Prepare supplier payments for the banking system.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Ensure compliance with trust policies.

Skills

Purchase ledger skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

The Tilian Partnership is a Multi‑Academy Trust (MAT) located on the Norfolk/Suffolk border with headquarters in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK.

Salary: £13.05–£13.26 per hour

Hours: 15 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent, required ASAP

Reference: 8220

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated finance professional with strong purchase ledger experience and excellent communication and IT skills to join our central MAT finance team. The role is based in Bardwell near Bury St Edmunds with a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Process all purchase invoices and credit notes, matching to purchase orders where relevant, and add scanned documents to the finance system.
• Prepare supplier payments and upload to the banking system.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any queries.
• Ensure accurate purchase ledger records and compliance with trust policies.
• Manage supplier queries and add new suppliers to the finance system.
• Assist in preparing working papers and information required by the auditors.

Qualifications

• Strong purchase ledger skills, with previous accounts payable experience.
• Good IT skills, particularly MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in an educational finance environment is preferred.

Benefits

• A unique, rewarding opportunity to shape future strategy, processes and procedures.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Commitment to personal well‑being.

Child Protection & Safeguarding

The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All staff and volunteers share responsibility for safeguarding. Applicants will be subject to a safer recruitment process, including a self‑disclosure and enhanced DBS.

How to Apply

Covering letters are acceptable but CVs are not. Please complete the Application Form (word) and email to Louise Bartrum. The closing date is 12:00 12 January 2026.

Contact

Louise Bartrum – email or call (contact details).