Purchase Ledger Finance Assistant

Purchase Ledger Finance Assistant – Support Grade 2

Permanent - Full-Time (35 hours per week)

£21,993 - £24,647 pa

Location: Glasgow

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Glasgow Kelvin College’s Finance Department as a Purchase Ledger Finance Assistant. Applications are invited from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and vision of the College and help shape and develop a Learning Organisation which best serves the communities of north east Glasgow and beyond.

As part of the Finance Department, the postholder will provide Finance support to the College’s learners, staff and partners across all campuses and associated learning centres.

Duties include the administration and maintenance of the College’s purchase ledger and maintaining the quality and accuracy of all ledger postings, operation of the College’s electronic finance system, preparation and maintenance of creditors’ information and operation of creditor payment procedures, liaison with suppliers regarding reconciliation of their accounts and supplier queries, carrying out administrative duties associated with the role.

Ideally, you should be educated to HNC (SCQF Level 7) in an Accounting discipline or have suitable equivalent experience as an alternative to formal qualifications.

You should have demonstrable knowledge of working within a busy Finance Team providing support in a similar sized organisation, and have a high level of numerical and excel skills. A customer-focused approach to delivering Finance services is essential.

Glasgow Kelvin College - welcomes applications irrespective of age, disability, race, colour, nationality or ethnic origin, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, political views or trade union membership; and supports flexible work practices. Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be interviewed. The above post(s) will be subject to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and as such the successful candidate(s) will be required to make an application for membership under the scheme.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 23.45hrs on 31 July 2021.