Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk
- Worcester University
- United Kingdom, WOR
- Jun 2, 2026
Job Description:
The Finance department is seeking a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our friendly and enthusiastic Finance Department. This post is part of the Purchase Ledger function who process invoices and payments to suppliers and students, and the Cash & Banking function which reports on banking activity. This is a busy and varied role, dealing with multiple contacts across the university. The post holder must ensure that audit requirements, university regulations and financial controls are always adhered to. As part of a drive for continuous improvement the post holder will also review processes and procedures to incorporate efficiencies where possible.
The Finance department is one of the central administrative support departments of the University. The role of the Finance department is to provide a comprehensive range of financial services to the University to cover all aspects of financial compliance and proactive financial support, and added value to all other departments, staff and students.
What's in it for you?
- Annual incremental increase up to £30,378, with the opportunity to progress to £32,080 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
- Up to 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years’ continuous service
- Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
- Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training and development support
- Hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 50% based in the office
- Full time or part time considered, with a minimum of 24 hours per week
- Flexible working within the Finance department's flexitime policy
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an in-person interview on either 2nd or 3rd July.
Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome, and should be directed to Rute Loureiro - Purchase Ledger Manager via [email protected]
Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).
Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026
Sub Department: Professional Services
Salary: £26,707 to £30,378
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Job Description:
The Finance department is seeking a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our friendly and enthusiastic Finance Department. This post is part of the Purchase Ledger function who process invoices and payments to suppliers and students, and the Cash & Banking function which reports on banking activity. This is a busy and varied role, dealing with multiple contacts across the university. The post holder must ensure that audit requirements, university regulations and financial controls are always adhered to. As part of a drive for continuous improvement the post holder will also review processes and procedures to incorporate efficiencies where possible.
The Finance department is one of the central administrative support departments of the University. The role of the Finance department is to provide a comprehensive range of financial services to the University to cover all aspects of financial compliance and proactive financial support, and added value to all other departments, staff and students.
What's in it for you?
- Annual incremental increase up to £30,378, with the opportunity to progress to £32,080 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
- Up to 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years’ continuous service
- Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
- Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training and development support
- Hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 50% based in the office
- Full time or part time considered, with a minimum of 24 hours per week
- Flexible working within the Finance department's flexitime policy
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an in-person interview on either 2nd or 3rd July.
Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome, and should be directed to Rute Loureiro - Purchase Ledger Manager via [email protected]
Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).
Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026
Sub Department: Professional Services
Salary: £26,707 to £30,378
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