Purchase Ledger Officer

Glf Schools, Banstead, SM7 1AG

2 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 February 2025

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
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Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours a week, 42 weeks of the year (term time plus 3 weeks)
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: GLF Associate 2 - £17,621.47 (actual)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Your Opportunity

We are looking for aPurchase Ledger Officerto join our Finance team. This is a great opportunity to join one of our regional finance teams and, ultimately, to make a difference to the outcomes of the children and young people attending the schools within our Multi Academy Trust.

The successful candidate will work as part of the finance team, led by the Finance Partner, to deliver an expert service to our schools by:

ensuring accurate and timely processing and BACS payment of purchase invoices
resolving payment queries with suppliers
ensuring compliance with goods ordering and receipting processes
liaising with school-based colleagues as required

The successful candidate will work 30 hours a week, over 42 weeks a year (term time plus 3 weeks), and have a base at The Beacon School, Banstead. As a flexible employer, we are also able to offer remote working for part of the hours.

What we are looking for

Experience working within a Finance Department
Experience of working with a financial accounting system
Accuracy and attention to detail
Positive and solution focused with a flexible approach to work

What the school offers its staff

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working options
Generous holiday allowance
Work life and family friendly policies
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Career pathways and talent management
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

Further details about the role

The Details

Contract type:Permanent

Salary:GLF Associate 2 - £22,824 FTE

Pro-rata Salary:£17,621.47 (based on term time plus 3 weeks)

Hours: 30 hours a week, 42 weeks of the year (term time plus 3 weeks)

Location:The Beacon School, Banstead

Start date:ASAP

Closing Date:25th February 2025

Interview Date: 3rd March 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.