Purchase Ledger and Payroll Officer (part-time)

Part-time | 22.5 hours per week (over 3–4 days) | 52-week contract | Onsite
Salary: £15,000 – £16,800 per annum (actual part-time salary)
Full-time equivalent: £25,000 – £28,000
Contract: Permanent | Start date: As soon as possible

Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational ballet school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet. Located in Edgbaston, just one mile from Birmingham city centre, Elmhurst provides world-class training for up to 200 students aged 11–19, many of whom are boarders.

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger and Payroll Officer to join our small, friendly finance team on a part-time basis. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will take sole responsibility for:

Managing all aspects of the purchase ledger
Preparing monthly payroll data for our outsourced payroll provider
Uploading pension contributions
Managing petty cash and employee expenses
Supporting with accounts preparation tasks

Essential:

Proven experience in purchase ledger
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Desirable:

Experience using SAGE
What We Offer:

Staff wellbeing at the heart of what we do – a strong focus on care, support, and work-life balance
24/7 virtual GP access – quick, convenient health consultations from wherever you are
Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour counselling helpline and access to health and medical advice
Free on-site parking – convenient and secure
Complimentary lunch – fresh meals in our on-site bistro during working hours (term time)
Professional development – ongoing support to grow your skills and career
Coaching and mentoring opportunities – personalised guidance to help you thrive
Use of on-site gym – available outside of timetabled student sessions
Free tickets to performances – enjoy dance and theatre productions while chaperoning
A vibrant student body – enthusiastic, motivated pupils who are eager to learn
A dedicated, high-performing staff team – collaborative, supportive, and ambitious

The successful candidate will contribute to the school’s commitment to excellence and uphold our ethos: The Elmhurst Way.

Additional Information & How to Apply

Further information and an applicant pack can be downloaded from the Elmhurst Ballet School website. 
Please note that all applications must be submitted on the application form provided. We do not accept CVs.

Completed application packs should be emailed to jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk

If you have any questions about the role, please call reception on 0121 472 6655.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025

Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements via email, so please check your inbox (including Spam/Junk folders).

Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Elmhurst Ballet School, we recruit for attitude and expect all applicants to follow the school’s ethos of humility and compassion in all that they do.