Job: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Organisation: Multi-Academy Trust

Location: Working from home / remote

Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks a year, contract length about 3 months; Christmas closure period from 12:30pm on the 24^th December 2025 to 1^st January 2026 (inclusive).

Start Date: 1^st December 2025 / as soon as possible

This large and respected Multi-Academy Trust is looking for a proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk to support their finance team during a busy period of about three months. Working from home, you’ll be part of a school focused finance team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Matching POs entered by schools to invoices received directly from suppliers
• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate data entry into the ledger system
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Prepare payment runs and ensure adherence to company policies
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure smooth month-end processes
• Respond to supplier queries and build positive working relationships

Experience and skills required:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Experience working within education is desirable
• Experience matching POs entered by schools/departments to invoices received directly from suppliers
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Closing date: As soon as possible

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this Purchase Ledger Clerk job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.