Purchase Ledger

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Oxford is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger professional to join a dynamic finance team. The role involves managing invoices, supplier relationships, and financial records. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in finance and strong organisational skills. Competitive salary of £26,000 - £28,000 and benefits including private health insurance and study support are offered.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Flexible work timings

Study support available

Discretionary Company Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchase ledger, account payable, or finance administration role.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Willingness to study further.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organise emails in the shared Finance inbox.
• Set up new suppliers and subcontractors.
• Process purchase ledger invoices and monitor workflows.
• Resolve purchase ledger queries.
• Reconcile supplier statements.

Skills

Previous experience as a purchase ledger

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Education

AAT Level 1/2 qualification

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 environment 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.

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 to 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)/