Finance Administrator: Purchase Ledger

St Barts; Newbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - GBP 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academy school in Newbury is seeking a part-time Finance Administrator to manage the purchase ledger. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchase ledger or accounts, strong keyboard skills, and the ability to work flexibly during busy periods. This role offers 32 hours per week, with a starting salary of £21,471.63 per year, equivalent to a full-time salary of £28,142 – £30,024. The position is office based and offers a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Computer literate with good keyboard skills.
• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for the accurate and timely management of the purchase ledger.

Skills

Computer literate

Good keyboard skills

Purchase ledger experience

Accounts experience

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a part-time Finance Administrator: Purchase Ledger, to join us as soon as possible on a permanent basis.

We are looking for someone who is computer literate, with good keyboard skills and purchase ledger or accounts experience to join our small, dedicated Finance team. You will have overall lead responsibility for the accurate and timely management of the purchase ledger.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for the accurate and timely management of the purchase ledger.

Qualifications

• Computer literate with good keyboard skills.
• Purchase ledger or accounts experience.

Hours and salary

Hours: 32 hours per week over 4 days or 5 days (to be agreed), term-time only, plus one week of training days and an additional 1.2 weeks to be worked flexibly to meet deadlines during the school holidays, pro rata, which equates to a total of 40.2 weeks worked per year. The role is office based and an element of flexibility will be required at peak times.

Salary: Full-time Equivalent is £28,142 – £30,024 gross per year (£14.59 – £15.56 per hour), pro rata for part-time, term-time. Starting salary equates to £21,471.63 gross per year.

About St Bart’s

St Bart’s is a leading academy school (1938 on roll with a Sixth Form of 586) in West Berkshire. Road links are good, close to the A34 and M4, with excellent public transport and within walking distance of Newbury train station.

How to apply

To find out more about St Bart’s please visit our website and watch the Headteacher’s Welcome Video.

Closing date: Sunday 22 February 2026

If shortlisted for interview, you will be given a tour of the school by our students so you can see first-hand all that we have to offer. If you have any questions, please contact us on 01635 521255 or email [e-mail]

All applicants shortlisted will be subject to an online search. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS enhanced check along with other relevant employment checks.