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Purchase Ledger Clerk

Seashell Trust

3.4 out of 5 stars

Stockport

Hybrid work

£23,841 - £26,490 a year - Full-time

Location

Stockport

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

On-site gym
Work from home
Employee discount
Referral programme
Free parking
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme

Full job description

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk
Salary: £23,841 to £26,490 DOE + Benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Type: Permanent, working a minimum of two days on site
Location: Seashell Trust, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

Come along to our recruitment open evening on Wednesday 12th March! This is a great opportunity for you to talk to our friendly team about our vacancies and have a tour of our wonderful campus. To join us, please arrive at 4pm, 5pm or 6pm. For more information call on 0161 610 0100

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger Clerk) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year’s professional experience within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable roles, with a proven ability to manage financial transactions accurately and efficiently.

You will support the Management Accountant and Financial Controller in producing accurate financial information to support the work of the Directors, Senior Leadership Team and budget holders across the Trust.

Duties will include:

To assist the Senior Finance Officer with the operation, maintenance and monthly reconciliation of the Purchase Ledger, posting all authorized invoices on to the system.
Ensure that invoices have been authorized and, where orders have not been raised, to contact the relevant team.
Handling VAT returns.
To reconcile the purchase order processing each month and delete old orders.
To check the purchase ledger balances to supplier statements at each month end.
When required, to coach and train staff on using the Sicon system and to act as the responsible point of contact for all issues connected with Sicon.
To assist the Senior Purchase ledger with the preparation of monthly accruals.

What are the hours?

37.5 hours per week.
Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 4.30pm.
A minimum of 2 days per week on site will be required (After full training and induction). Days on site must meet the needs of the Trust.

What we’re looking for

GCSE English and Maths grade A-C/4 or above, or equivalent level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy is essential.
Previous purchase ledger experience working in a finance office dealing with multiple cost centres.
Experience with computerised accounting systems and electronic purchase order systems.
Strong MS Excel skills, knowledge of Sage advantageous.
Ability to prioritise and to work to tight schedules in often pressurised situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organisation and co-ordination skill.

What we can offer you:

Our detailed 2-week induction programme ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting. With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.

Other benefits include:

Use of our on-site gym, fitness classes, and state of the art swimming pool.
Free membership to the Trusts inclusive gym, fitness centre and swimming pool.
Access to a range of onsite fitness classes including yoga, Zumba and more.
Discounts on cinema tickets, high street shopping, travel, days out and more.
Private Health Care – through Benenden giving access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advise.
Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events.
Paid Enhanced DBS.

How to apply:

Please upload your CV to apply. As part of our safer recruitment policy, you will be asked to complete a Compliance Application Form, and successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.

About Seashell Trust

We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students.

We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £23,841.00-£26,490.00 per year

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