Job Description

Purchase Ledger Administrator

Benenden School

Full Time, All Year Round

Salary: 27,647 - 30,229 per annum depending on experience

Starting Early 2026

Benenden School, one of the country's leading independent day & boarding schools, has an exciting opportunity, for an individual with experience of working in a Purchase Ledger role, within its Finance Department.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team player to join our Finance team, all of whom work closely with other departments in a busy and progressive educational and boarding community. This role is responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger system and is involved in other aspects of the wider finance department.

The key attributes for this role are:

Previous experience in purchase ledger or a relevant finance role

Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Very good attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness

Confident in dealing with a high-volume workload

Ability to work autonomously

Problem solver

Interested in process innovation and improvement

Excellent IT skills

High level of professionalism with confident communication skills

Flexible approach to work

Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team

This is an important and demanding role. Experience working in a school and with iFinance software would be advantageous but are not essential. This is an all-year position based on 37.5 hours per week.

Benenden School is an independent day and boarding school for girls, founded in 1923 and situated in 250 acres of beautiful parkland in rural Kent. At present, there are 550 girls in the School, aged 11-18.

Meals are provided to staff whilst on duty. The School's leisure facilities, including a fitness gym and swimming pool are free for staff to use, when available.

Closing date 9am Tuesday 16 December 2025, interviews likely to be held during week to 19 December 2025. The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date and encourages early applications.

The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Child Protection Policy Statement at all times, this appointment will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Benenden School is committed to equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,647.00-30,229.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Discounted or free food Free fitness classes Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person