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Accounts Payable Officer
Location: Witney
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
About Us
The Transforming Learning Group (TLG) delivers ICT support, MIS services, GDPR expertise and consultancy to over 5,000 schools across England. With more than 500 colleagues across our eight brands — including turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft, GDPR Sentry, Locker, Vital York, EduFin and SBM Services. We are committed to helping schools focus on teaching and learning by managing their technology effectively. This role you will be working & Supporting turn IT on invoices.
We are a collaborative, supportive employer, where people feel trusted, respected and encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement.
The Role
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an organised and proactive Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. This role is based in our Witney office 3 days a week and you can work from home 2 days a week.
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger, maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting internal stakeholders. This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys problem-solving and is keen to contribute to improving finance processes.
Key Responsibilities
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Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
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Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
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Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring it is accurate and up to date
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Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with agreed terms
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Act as the first point of contact for supplier queries
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Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances
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Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions
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Support month-end processes and reporting requirements
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Maintain supplier records in line with internal controls
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Assist with weekly cashflow forecasts
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Build effective relationships with colleagues to ensure timely approvals
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Identify and support improvements to systems and processes
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Provide support across the wider finance team where required
About You
You will be someone who takes pride in delivering accurate work and providing a high level of service. You will enjoy working collaboratively while also being comfortable managing your own workload.
You will also bring:
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Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
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Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office applications
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Confident communication skills and a professional approach
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A proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and improve processes
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The ability to prioritise tasks and work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable
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Experience with Access Financials (Access Dimensions) or similar systems
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Experience with automated purchase-to-pay processes
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Experience working in a multi-entity or growing business
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Experience processing expenses and company credit cards
Our Values
We are proud of how we work together and the service we provide to our schools. Our values guide everything we do:
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We care
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We think ‘yes’
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We are clear and straightforward
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We commit to excellence
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We deliver on our promises
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We are one team
