Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger

Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger

Reference: SCCG2524 | Closing Date: 10/04/2023 | Interview Date: W/C 17/04/2023

Salary: £21,181 – £23,286. Incremental progression throughout the band is available.

Contract Type: Permanent Hours per Week: 37 (full-time) Location: Frontier House, Merchants Quay, M50 3SR

Informal enquiries are actively encouraged. Please contact Michael Riley, Finance Manager, to arrange an informal discussion. (Please see advert for contact details)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our welcoming Finance Department as a Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger, reporting to the Finance Manager. You will be an integral and proactive member of the Finance Team.

We are seeking to appoint a Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger to provide a comprehensive purchase ledger service on behalf of Salford City College Group, assisting in the provision of high quality and efficient financial support to colleagues and suppliers. You will play a key role in ensuring the College procures the resources, goods and services it requires to support our learners and colleagues. You will ensure the timely and accurate processing of all purchase orders and invoices, and the prompt payment to suppliers.

We are looking for an individual with a proactive, can-do attitude, with good communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong attention to detail.

You will have experience of working in a finance department, and our ideal candidate will have experience of working within accounts payable / creditor payments. We are looking for a colleague with good numeracy skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

Reason to Join Us:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 32 days plus Bank Holidays
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer pension contributions
• A range of developmental & career opportunities including a dedicated hour per week for CPD
• Staff Benefits Package with the best discounts and savings for high-street retailers, holidays and cinemas
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and health cash plans
• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year
• Family Friendly & Flexible Working Policies
• 3pm finish on Fridays

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

*Applications from agencies submitting candidates for consideration will not be accepted.