Senior Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger

Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2028

37 hours per week across 5 days, 52 weeks per year, office based

£27,994 - £29,856 per annum

(plus 18.6% employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme)

We are looking for a full‑time Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team on a fixed‑term basis, based primarily at our Norwich campus, with the flexibility to work across our Easton and Paston campuses when required. This role has been created to provide additional support during a period of change, as the College prepares to implement a new accounting system.

You will support the Finance Transactions Supervisor in the delivery of an efficient and well‑controlled purchase ledger function.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working within a purchase ledger environment, with the ability to manage high volumes of transactions while maintaining accuracy and strong financial controls.

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensuring accurate coding of invoices to the correct cost centres and nominal ledger accounts
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Maintaining and updating supplier records, including onboarding new suppliers
• Supervising & supporting finance assistants, ensuring workloads and deadlines are met
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs in line with agreed payment terms
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any outstanding queries or differences
• Responding to supplier and internal queries promptly and professionally
• Supporting month‑end processes, including accruals and ledger reconciliations
• Assisting with the implementation of a new finance system, including data migration, testing and maintaining business continuity during the transition
• Ensuring all processes comply with financial regulations and internal control procedures

You will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines. Good Excel skills and experience of finance systems are essential. Experience of working through a system implementation or supporting the introduction of a new accounting system would be highly desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves regular liaison with suppliers, budget holders and internal stakeholders.

Experience with in an education setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (a highly valued defined benefit pension)
• A generous holiday allowance
• Access to a health scheme, which includes cashback on dental, optical and other health expenses
• Access to rewards scheme and Blue Light Card offers and discounts
• A supportive team environment
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience during a significant systems change within a large finance function

Closing date: 15 June 2026