Purchase Ledger Assistant

Gateway Qualifications is an award winning, dynamic, and growing Awarding Organisation (AO) with ambitious targets and a determination to succeed. We are a charity, motivated by supporting our centres and our learners to meet our charitable aim of widening participation for all. This is a part time role, working 20 hours per week, over 5 days (Monday to Friday).  As our Purchase Ledger Assistant, working in a small team, you will be responsible for supporting the finance team with supplier related financial transaction processing and reporting. You will also be responsible for ensuring our on-site office facilities and equipment is maintained as required. Our office is based in Colchester (CO3 8AB), therefore you will need to be able to commute to the office as and when required.   What We Are Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have previous experience of working in a professional environment in a Finance administration role (preferably Purchase Ledger) and experience of using accounting software. You should possess a solid educational background, including a Grade C/4 or higher in English and Mathematics, along with a Level 3 qualification or an equivalent technical finance-related certification. You will be able to demonstrate  A proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite.

• Excellent people skills, (interpersonal sensitivity) including the ability to deal in a friendly and efficient manner with telephone enquiries.
• An ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• An ability to work your own initiative.

At Gateway Qualifications you’ll be mainly based at home and will therefore need a reliable, high speed internet connection and a quiet, suitably furnished, place to work. You must be able to commute to our Colchester office as required. What We Offer We offer a great employment package that includes 30 days paid holiday (pro rata for part time staff) plus public holidays, a career average defined benefit pension scheme, and an individual LinkedIn learning licence giving access to a variety of courses to support your Continued Professional Development (CPD). How to Apply If you are interested in this vacancy, you will be able to make an application via our website careers page, where you can also view the full candidate pack. Please ensure you attach your CV and a Covering Letter explaining why you are suitable for the role. The closing date for applications will be midday on Monday 31^st March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We may also consider applications as they arrive and may start interviewing prior to the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews will be online and are scheduled for week commencing 7^th April 2025. Please note that you must have proof that you have the right to work and live in the UK.