Job Description

Laidlaw Schools Trust is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Clerk to join our Shared Services Finance Team. This is a key role in ensuring an efficient, accurate, and well-organised finance function across all academies within the Trust.

We're seeking someone with strong experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, and purchase processing, combined with excellent IT and financial systems skills, as our environment is highly digital.

The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience in purchase and sales ledger within a fast-paced Accounts Payable/Receivable function, with a solid understanding of end-to-end processes. Recognised qualifications in a relevant discipline (desirable but not essential). Exceptional accuracy and numeracy skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload independently. Strong communication and organisational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach.
The successful candidate will become part of a collaborative Multi-Academy Trust, where all our academies work together to deliver the best outcomes for pupils and their families. We provide a supportive, friendly workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust, we value the incredible contribution our staff make every day. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

To see the full job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached supporting documents - https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Accounts_Clerk/290359.

To apply, follow the link https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Accounts_Clerk/290359 and click apply now to complete our online application form. If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

If you wish to have an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Emma Swansbury at recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 26 January 2026
nterviews are expected to take place: February 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children's safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,583.00-25,989.00 per year

Work Location: In person