Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant

Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant – Join a Dynamic College Finance Team

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? A leading London-based college group is seeking a Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their collaborative Finance Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced education environment where your work has real impact.

Location: Primarily based at Southgate with flexibility to work across campuses
Salary & Hours: Competitive – full details on application

Why This Role?
You’ll be supporting core financial operations-from processing invoices and reconciling accounts to chasing payments and assisting with month-end. You’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth financial transactions and compliance with established financial procedures.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing the sales ledger: invoicing, allocating payments, and debt recovery

• Processing purchase orders, supplier invoices, and BACS payment runs

• Reconciling accounts and supporting audits and month-end processes

• Handling finance queries and supporting process improvements

• Collaborating across teams and contributing to broader college activities

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a busy finance team

• Solid understanding of sales and purchase ledger functions

• Good Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems

• AAT-qualified or working towards it (desirable)

• Strong communication skills and eye for detail

The Extras:
You’ll join a respected and values-driven college group with a vibrant campus life, professional development opportunities, and a team-oriented culture. This role is ideal for someone who’s proactive, adaptable, and enjoys making a difference through their work.

Excited to find out more?
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion. This is your chance to bring your skills to a purpose-led environment with real career potential.

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