Permanent – Part Time – Job Share
Prior Park College overlooking beautiful Bath is looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the friendly Finance Department to work as part of a job share 21 hours per week, preferably over three days Wednesday to Friday.
The Finance Department is a central function providing comprehensive financial and payroll services across the Trust of three schools and operate Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, with some hybrid working by agreement.
The team consists of the Financial Controller, an Assistant Accountant a Purchase Ledger Clerk (job share 2x 21 hours per week), a Finance Assistant, for dedicated support to Prior Park School, Gibraltar and a Finance Assistant, Fees Clerk. The Finance function operates all year round.
The purpose of the role is to monitor company spending, prepare and process payments by BACS or bank transfer for all goods and services purchased. Also, to check and code invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and resolve any purchase enquiries or disputes.
Working closely with and supporting the Financial Controller in the operation of the Purchase Ledger Finance function for both Prior Park College and The Paragon School, Bath.
Will be experienced in purchase ledger to include:
· Authorising, coding & processing invoices
· Setting up new supplier accounts & maintaining existing accounts
· Running fortnightly BACS payments
· Reconciling Direct Debits
· Reconciling of supplier statements
· Processing bank transfers
· Filing & archiving invoices
· Processing Finance post
· Processing credit card payments
· Matching Purchase Orders with invoices
This role will also include credit card recording and reconciling plus billing and budgets. Would suit someone with experience of finance systems with sound knowledge of IT, admin and office systems with proved experience of operating within a finance environment. Previous experience of working in a school or educational establishment would be desirable.
The post holder will be proactive with a keen eye for detail with good interpersonal and communication skills. They will be able to liaise with suppliers and staff at all levels in a friendly and professional manner. They will be expected to maintain the utmost confidentiality and will need excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate a methodical and organised approach.
We offer excellent working conditions in beautiful surroundings with attractive rewards package a supportive working environment, with a free lunch each day the kitchen is operational. We also offer access to other benefits including free onsite parking, generous fee remission for eligible children, a contributory pension scheme and complimentary use of onsite gym.
The post will commence on 1 April 2025 and on completion of pre employment checks.
Set in a stunning location Prior Park College established in 1830 is an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school overlooking the Georgian City of Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A modern Christian school, in a Catholic tradition, home to over 600 students to include 150 boarders from ages 11 to 18 years. The school is a thriving community operating in Ralph Allen Drive, Bath.
Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian day and boarding schools comprising Prior Park College, Bath, The Paragon Junior School, Bath and Prior Park School Gibraltar.
The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Closing date 12:00 Tuesday 18 March 2025
Interview date Tuesday 25 March 2025
To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates complete an application form, available to download from our website:
For further details, please contact Emma, HR team on 01225 835385 or recruitment@priorparkschools.com
The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.