Purchase Ledger Assistant

Reporting to the College Accountant, the Purchase Ledger Assistant has overall responsibility for the smooth running of purchase ledger processes for the College and its two subsidiary companies. They are responsible for the College’s internal recharge processing, credit card purchasing management, and expense claims (including monitoring spending on Academic & Entertainment Allowances).  They will also provide holiday and absence cover for colleagues.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role within a busy environment.  It is vital that you are able to communicate confidently and professionally with a wide variety of people and and have good analytical, interpersonal and problem solving abilities and be proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite.

In return, you will benefit from working for a warm, supportive and inclusive organisation offering good development opportunities to broaden your skills plus a comprehensive benefits package as follows:

• A free three-course lunch.
• Membership of the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS).
• Excellent annual leave entitlement (up to 38 days per year) and additional days for long service following five years service.
• Subsidised bus pass loans, season ticket loans and cycle scheme loan.
• Access to the College’s employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service).
• Discount in University shops, free entry to other colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University’s gym and pool.
• Free annual flu vaccination.

We are a very sociable team and arrange various staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, a Christmas event and more. Our College is located in Queen’s Lane in beautiful surroundings just off the High Street in Oxford with its historic charm.  Buses, cafes, parks and shops are only a short distance away and the train station is approximately a 20-minute walk.

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Application Process

Interested applicants should forward the following documents:

1.   A Cover Sheet detailing the names and contact details of two referees;
2.   A current CV;
3.   A covering letter, which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.

Documents should be sent preferably by email (in PDF format) to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk by GMT 09:00 on Monday, 25 November 2024.  Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday, 3 December 2024 in Oxford.

Recruitment Monitoring

Please consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.  Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A paper copy can be obtained HERE.

Enquiries regarding the post can be made to the College Accountant, stephanie.hanks@seh.ox.ac.uk or recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.