Purchasing Officer£26,992pa - £29,494 pa (dependent on experience)What We OfferWelcome to St Aloysius' College, strategically located in Glasgow’s City Centre!Our institution thrives on principles of integrity, respect, and personal excellence, creating an inclusive culture that significantly impacts the lives of our pupils, parents, and staff.As part of the St Aloysius’ family you will be working for an open and flexible employer.We understand the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that cater to your unique needs.The OpportunityAn exciting new opportunity has arisen within our Finance Department for an enthusiastic team player who will assist in the efficient operation of the day to day financial function of the College including company ledger, organising accounting documents and multiple administrative tasks and projects as required.How you will make an impactAs a key member of the Finance team, will be the primary point of contact for purchasing within the school, maintain the purchase ledger and undertake monthly reconciliations, including petty cash and credit card statements. In addition, you will act as the first point of contact for suppliers and general finance office enquiries.What you need to succeedYou will have a meticulous eye for detail and exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong numeracy skills and previous working knowledge of maintaining purchase ledgers are essential. As is the ability to multitask, prioritise, and meet deadlines.St Aloysius' College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people and expectall staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks including PVG checks. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references.About St Aloysius’ College.We are a happy and welcoming Catholic community in the heart of Glasgow that serves young people from ages 3 to 18.As a Jesuit school, we are part of a worldwide organisation that educates over two million students with a tradition over 450 years old.At its core, Jesuit education is about nurturing in students a secure sense of the love of God in all things.St Aloysius’ College seeks to form happy, kind, and generous young ‘men and women for others’, who have developed excellence in their abilities and character and are ready to serve others and the world, following the example of Jesus.We treasure every student in our school, and they are the focus of everything we do.We want each one to feel known and loved, and at St Aloysius’ College, we are lucky to have supportive parents and generous staff who help us achieve this.
