Purchase Ledger Controller

Full Time (37.5 hours, 52 weeks)

Required As Soon As Possible

RMS is a thriving independent girls’ day and boarding school in the UK, with approximately 900 pupils aged 2 to 18 and around 250 teaching and support staff, situated on over 300 acres of parkland near Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire. Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website www.rmsforgirls.com  for more information about our thriving school, with its excellent value added results and inclusive community spirit that encourages both girls and staff alike to share a commitment to self-improvement and personal development.  

As a member of the support staff you will be part of a large and friendly community of professionals who support our pupils’ education and experience. You’ll be joining a significant team that underpins the success of the School. 

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Finance team. The Finance team is responsible for managing, controlling and reporting of the school’s finances, with a turnover in excess of £20m pa. The successful candidate will work within a team of four other members and will report to the Head of Finance.   Attention to detail, a customer focused approach and good inter-personal skills are essential as is the ability to work effectively as a member of the bursarial and wider school team.

We are seeking a Purchase Ledger Controller who will be required to oversee all purchases made by the School.  The main duties will include checking and processing purchase orders and invoices, then arranging timely payments.  The individual must be willing to help cover tasks across the team to support the overall success of the department. Further information about the role can be found in the job description. 

RMS is one of the top performing schools nationally for Value Added at GCSE and A level and we are proud to be an inclusive school where all girls are encouraged to fulfil their potential. Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website https://www.rmsforgirls.com/about-us/working-at-rms/ and social media accounts for more information about our thriving school, with its inclusive community spirit that encourages both girls and staff to share a commitment to continued personal, professional and academic development.

To make an application:

• Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

• To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. Please note CVs are not accepted. 

• The vacancy closes on 12th January 2026 at 9.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

• Interviews are due to take place as soon as possible.

• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact HR at hradmin@rmsforgirls.com or telephone the School on 01923 725762

The Royal Masonic School is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion in every aspect of school life for both pupils and staff in order to enable every individual to thrive. Our school community is built around our core values of inclusivity, courage, ambition, kindness, perseverance and integrity. Through the promotion of these values, we aim to ensure that every individual at RMS is celebrated and empowered to develop both personally and professionally. We encourage applications from everyone who shares these values and will embrace them at all times. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Royal Masonic School for Girls is a Private Limited Company, Registered No 1339867 England, Registered Charity No 276784