Information for the role of Purchase Ledger Clerk
Permanent, full-time position
Salary £31,606 per annum for 36.25 hours per week
Downing College is seeking a motivated individual to join our small and friendly Bursary team in a varied and fulfilling role, contributing to a diverse and rewarding range of responsibilities.
Some of your duties will include:
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Receiving, checking, circulating, coding and inputting invoices received, and ensuring their timely and accurate payment.
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Matching purchase orders with invoices and resolve discrepancies.
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Ensuring timely payments to suppliers while maintaining accurate records.
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Preparing monthly reconciliations of supplier accounts.
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Assisting in the preparation of month-end and year-end financial processes.
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Supporting the team in maintaining financial controls and compliance.
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Responding to supplier inquiries and manage internal stakeholder requests efficiently.
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Maintaining and updating the purchase ledger database, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
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Processing expense claims and payment of student claims, awards and prizes.
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Processing credit card statements.
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Reconciling all College bank accounts, and maintaining records and accounts for the Amalgamated Clubs.
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Administration of any payments under the Construction Industry Scheme.
To be considered for this role, you will need to:
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Be educated to A-Level / equivalent qualification or educated by experience.
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Have previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar accounting role.
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Be proficient in using financial software and Microsoft packages, particularly Excel.
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Have a strong understanding of GDPR and HMRC Legislation.
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Have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Be friendly and approachable.
Details of the role
The post of Purchase Ledger Clerk is a permanent, full-time role, working 36.25 hours per week. These hours are expected to be worked Monday to Friday, starting at 9.00am and finishing at 4.45pm with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break (although there is potential for a degree of flexibility on start/finish times). Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates.
The annual salary is £31,606 per annum for 36.25 hours per week (Step 39 on the College Salary Scale).
In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package. A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.)
Application Process
To apply for this position click “Apply Now” to complete an application form. You are able to upload your CV in support of your application.
Closing date: Friday 31 July at 5.00pm. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.
Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job
We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format, please contact HR ([email protected]) if you wish to receive this advert and role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print.
For further information or in event of queries, please contact the HR Office:
Tel: 01223 334820
Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ
