Job Overview Your Opportunity We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Officer to join our Finance team on a fixed term basis for 6 months. 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 36 hours a week, over 52 weeks a year, 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. Part time hours of 30 hours a week may be considered for this role- please indicate on your application your preference. 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: Fixed term for 6 months Salary: GLF Associate 2 - £22,918.66 FTE Hours: 36 hours a week, 52 weeks of the year (Part time hours of 30 hours a week may be considered for this role - please indicate on your application your preference.). Please note this is not a term time only role. Location: The Beacon School, Banstead Start date: ASAP Closing Date: 8th July Interview Date: TBC