Financial Administrator - Purchase Ledger

We are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Administrator to assist the Finance Manager in providing professional and accurate purchase ledger and financial support for the College.

The successful candidate will use strong communication skills to work as part of a small team, as well as carrying out a variety of independent tasks. The role is primarily focussed on maintaining supplier data, processing supplier payments and invoices, managing petty cash and reconciling bank accounts, as well as providing some general administrative support to the Finance team. 

In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package including generous fee remission for the children of staff educated at the college, free lunches and car parking, use of the Fitness Suite and cycle to work and tech schemes. 

Candidates must have a willingness to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the College and be in sympathy with its Catholic ethos. 

St Columba’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including reference checks with past employers, online background checks, and the Disclosure & Barring Service. 

To apply for this position, visit https://www.stcolumbascollege.org/about-us/work-with-us to view the job description and to download an application form. Please email your covering letter and completed application form to Jackie Metcalfe, HR Manager at metcalfe.j@stcolumbascollege.org or call to discuss further on 01727 892095. 

Closing date: 10 am on Wednesday, 7th August 2024. Interviews will be conducted on 14th/15th August. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview prior to the closing date.

St Columba’s College is a Catholic Foundation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart (US Province)