Purchase Ledger Assistant

The UK region is currently experiencing strong growth and is becoming part of a shared service for Northern Europe. There are currently 17 schools in the UK, one in Latvia and one in Belgium. Therefore, an opportunity is now available for a Accounts payable clerk to join the team and help support it during its next stage of development. This position reports to the Head of Accounting and Tax and will be based in Queen Anne Street. The UK region is currently experiencing strong growth and is becoming part of a shared service for Northern Europe. There are currently 17 schools in the UK, one in Latvia and one in Belgium. Therefore, an opportunity is now available for a Accounts payable clerk to join the team and help support it during its next stage of development. This position reports to the Head of Accounting and Tax and will be based in Queen Anne Street.,

• Upload and coding of invoices through AP Connect into JD Edwards (accounting software)


• Creating new suppliers on JDE and complete supplier bank verifications


• Prepare payment runs every two weeks (autopayments and manual payments)


• Assisting with month end accruals relating to invoices received not yet processed


• Respond to supplier and staff queries via email and keep the inboxes up to date., This job description is not intended to be all embracing and the post holder shall be required to carry out any other duties as directed by the Head of Accounting and Finance, commensurate with training and experience.
  
  Demonstrable experience in a previous Accounts Payable role (essential)


• JDE Experience (desirable) otherwise strong financial system experience.


• Fully proficient in Excel, and Outlook.


• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation with excellent telephone and email manner.


• Great attention to detail


• A self-starter with the drive, determination, and commitment to get things done on time and accurately.


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.


• Organised and able to plan and prioritise.


• A good team player, flexible, able to adapt and pro-active with a positive attitude, enthusiastic and self-motivated.


• Sector experience preferred, but not essential.
  
  Inspired


London, England

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.
In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.