Purchase Ledger Clerk

Bolton College plays a vital role in the lives of learners, businesses and communities across Bolton and beyond. We have an exciting opportunity for a detail-focused and financially literate professional to play a key role within our busy Finance Team.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role.
• Experience in electronically processing supplier invoices and supplier account reconciliations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Experience of using a range of computer packages including Word/Excel databases, email and internet.
• A positive, proactive and professional approach to the role.
• Possess a GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above.

Day-to-day you will be responsible for

• Preparing all invoices/sundry payments for input to the system.
• Processing purchase orders ensuring correct authorisation and coding is obtained.
• Liaison with budget holders and suppliers on invoices and coding queries.
• Preparing payment runs to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Managing the Purchase Ledger mailbox and responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements and resolution of any discrepancies.
• Ensuring month end procedures are completed and reviewed to comply with strict deadlines.

As an individual you will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and will therefore be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

An application pack can be downloaded from our website by accessing (www.boltoncollege.ac.uk) or by email request to ***email_hidden***

Information

Job Ref

173-26

Type of Contract

Permanent

Hours of Work

37 hours per week

Salary

£26,388 – £28,588 per annum

Closing Date

17/07/2026

Interview Date

23/07/2026