Principal Role
To be responsible for all aspects of the Group's purchase ledger and maintain it to a high standard of accuracy.
The Group uses PASS which is a specialist accounting system for independent schools. The purchase ledger comprises approximately 1,250 active supplier accounts with an average of 1,200 - 1,250 invoices per month and on average, 3 BACS payment batches each month.
To provide support to the Assistant Directors of Finance as required, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Finance Department.
Core Duties
To take responsibility for and maintain the Purchase Ledger including:
* Receive supplier invoices and obtain authorisation from budget holders;* Processing authorised invoices, checking they are correctly authorised and coded;* Payment of suppliers by BACS, and occasionally cheque;* Reconciliation of suppliers' statements and resolving errors/queries arising;* Deal with new and existing suppliers and set up new accounts as needed;* Control the issue of purchase order numbers
The Purchase Ledger Administrator will be responsible for the management and administration of the Charity Accounts.
Duties include:
* Ensuring donations received are allocated to the correct accounts;* Providing regular transaction reports to the Chaplain, Head of Charity and Outreach or other ap...