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Purchase Ledger Administrator

Sherborne Schools Group

Dorset

  • £26,000 - £28,000 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
Pension, Free School Meal, Staff Parking, Reduced Gym Membership, Free exercise classes, Employee Assistance Programme, Free Eye Tests, Cycle to Work Scheme
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
25 February 2025

Job overview

Sherborne Schools Group are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Administrator.

The Purchase ledger Administrator will 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.

Closing date: 9.30am on Tuesday 25 February 2025

Early applications are strongly encouraged as we would like to secure the right appointment as soon as possible. Sherborne Schools Group reserves the right to interview candidates as applications are received.

Interviews likely to be held on: Friday 7 March 2025

Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement

Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About Sherborne Schools Group

  • Sherborne Schools Group
  • Abbey Road, Sherborne
  • Dorset
  • DT9 3LF
  • United Kingdom

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Sherborne Schools Group (SSG) is a dynamic family of schools offering an exceptional education for girls and boys aged 3–19, across both day and boarding provision. Formed in 2024 through the merger of Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Boys, the Group now comprises Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Prep, Hanford Prep, Sherborne International, and a number of trading companies. Together, these schools provide a rich and cohesive educational journey within the beautiful town of Sherborne and surrounding Dorset countryside.

Each school retains its distinctive identity, traditions, and community spirit, while also benefiting from the opportunities and resources of being part of a larger group. Today, SSG educates 1,280 pupils in the UK, supported by a dedicated team of staff. Our international reach continues to expand through Sherborne Schools Worldwide, with six schools established across Qatar and Jeddah, and a new school opening in Riyadh in 2026.

At the heart of SSG lies The Sherborne Difference: our commitment to transformative education that blends academic excellence with character development, wellbeing, and innovation. Through this, we prepare our pupils not only to succeed, but to lead, inspire, and make a positive impact in an ever-changing world.

Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement

Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the Schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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