Finance Assistant - Purchase Ledger
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,429 to £34,325 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | LS2 8PH |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Leeds Arts University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England. We have contributed significantly to the development of arts education for over 180 years, and have developed a national and international reputation based on the achievements of our students and staff.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Operations, the post holder will join a small but busy Finance Team. You will carry out a range of duties as designated by the Head of Financial Operations and be responsible for the University’s Purchase Ledger and Purchase Ordering System in accordance with University financial procedures and will, at all times, comply with the Financial Regulations and Procedures.
To be successful in obtaining this role you will possess excellent communication skills and have substantial relevant experience in an Accounts Payable position. You should have work experience of basic accounting principles including ledger reconciliations, prepayments and accruals processes.
A full list of essential criteria for the role can be found in the job description.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted for this position. If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please click the 'apply' button where you will be redirected to our website.
This role is based on our Further Education site and as such the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 11:59pm
Interview date: Tuesday 17th March 2026 (in person)
Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be made on merit, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Operations, the post holder will join a small but busy Finance Team. You will carry out a range of duties as designated by the Head of Financial Operations and be responsible for the University’s Purchase Ledger and Purchase Ordering System in accordance with University financial procedures and will, at all times, comply with the Financial Regulations and Procedures.
To be successful in obtaining this role you will possess excellent communication skills and have substantial relevant experience in an Accounts Payable position. You should have work experience of basic accounting principles including ledger reconciliations, prepayments and accruals processes.
A full list of essential criteria for the role can be found in the job description.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted for this position. If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please click the 'apply' button where you will be redirected to our website.
This role is based on our Further Education site and as such the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 11:59pm
Interview date: Tuesday 17th March 2026 (in person)
Leeds Arts University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all learners and expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be made on merit, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. In recognition of our commitment to create a diverse team that draws from our widest talent pool, we would particularly encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented at this level, which in this case is our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.
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