Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
Hourly rate: 15.38p/h
Hours: 8.30am - 5pm (30min lunch)
Location: Near Kew Bridge Station Onsite 5 days per week
3-month temporary role with potential to go permanent
Immediate start required

A well-regarded school based near Kew Bridge is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to support their busy finance function. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role with a strong focus on purchase ledger, ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership and working independently.

The Role

You will take responsibility for a high-volume purchase ledger, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.

Key duties include:

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices daily
• Managing the purchase ledger inbox and responding to queries promptly
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Preparing and processing BACS runs (twice monthly, plus urgent daily payments)
• Handling urgent and same-day payments (including school trips and expenses)
• Managing staff and teacher expenses
• Credit card reconciliations and monthly reporting
• Liaising closely with internal teams (including catering and reception)
• Updating Sage and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting payment tracking for school trips across multiple sites

About You

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and confidently manage a busy ledger.

You will have:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a purchase ledger / accounts payable role
• Strong experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident handling supplier queries both verbally and via email
• Experience with Sage (or similar accounting systems)
• Strong Excel skills, particularly for reconciliations
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• A personable and proactive approach to building relationships across teams

Experience within education or a multi-site environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Additional Information
Fully onsite role (5 days per week)
Based within walking distance of Kew Bridge Station
Immediate start required
Two-stage interview process (both face-to-face)

If you're an experienced purchase ledger professional looking for a busy, varied role where you can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.