Purchase Ledger Officer

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Officer to 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

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.

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