Purchase Ledger

Plus One Recruitment; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable and growing business near Bicester is seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger professional to join their dynamic finance team. This full-time role involves managing invoices, resolving payment queries, and maintaining supplier records within a supportive work environment that values attention to detail and organisation. Offering a competitive salary between £26,000 and £28,000 along with numerous benefits such as private health insurance and flexible working timings, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in finance.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Discretionary Company Bonus

Flexible work timings

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a purchase ledger, accounts payable or finance administration role.
• Willingness to study further.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organise emails in the shared Finance inbox.
• Process all purchase ledger invoices in ERP System and monitor approval workflows.
• Resolve purchase ledger queries by liaising with buyers and suppliers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Education

AAT Level 1/2 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to join a dynamic, close-knit finance team?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environments where your contribution directly impacts business operations?

Our client is a reputable, growing business based near Bicester, that offers their services to individuals to support the development of the community. They are currently seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger professional to support their busy finance department on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where your attention to detail and organisational skills will be truly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and organise emails in the shared Finance inbox.
• Set up new suppliers and subcontractors using standardised account forms.
• Process all purchase ledger invoices in ERP System and monitor approval workflows.
• Resolve purchase ledger queries by liaising with buyers and suppliers.
• Follow up on Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation and ensure proper invoice matching.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain utility supplier records and respond to related queries.
• Process utility invoices, categorising them correctly into the relevant departments.
• Reconcile and upload company credit card transactions.
• Process staff expense claims accurately and promptly.
• Input department related purchase ledger invoices into the internal software.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience as a purchase ledger, account payable or finance administration role.
• AAT Level 1/2 qualification (or willingness to study further) preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team.

Additional Information:

• Monday Friday, 9am 5pm (37.5 hours/week).
• Salary: £26,000 - £28,000, DOE.
• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays.
• Must have a UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle, due to location.
• Christmas closure period.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Death-in-Service Insurance.
• Flexible work timings.
• Study support available.
• Discretionary Company Bonus.

To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)/