Purchase Ledger Assistant

Language Business; Ambrosden; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (1–2 days in office)

Job summary

Language Business is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join its International Brand EMEA Finance Team in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Hybrid, with 1–2 days in the office. Salary £37,000 per annum for a 6‑month contract, starting ASAP.

You will support day‑to‑day accounts payable, set up new suppliers, process invoices and credit notes, reconcile statements, prepare bi-monthly payments and assist month‑end. Fluent English is essential; Excel and Oracle knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• Prior purchase ledger or accounts payable experience preferred.
• Confident with Excel and Microsoft Office; Oracle knowledge is a plus.
• Well organised with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Able to prioritise and meet multiple tight deadlines.
• Happy working as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate support to keep the finance team productive.
• Set up new suppliers and maintain supplier records up to date.
• Process invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare bi-monthly payment runs.
• Complete the month-end process.
• Handle supplier queries and liaise with internal customers.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

Purchase Ledger Assistant

International Brand EMEA Finance Team Bicester, Oxfordshire (Hybrid) £37,000 p.a. 6-Month Contract

• Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire. Hybrid, with 1 to 2 days a week in the office
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm (covering US markets)
• Contract: 6 months, starting ASAP. Day rate or fixed-term contract (FTC) both considered
• Languages: Fluent English essential

The Opportunity

An international company with successful operations across the globe is looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join its EMEA finance team. You ll provide day-to-day support to the global finance team, keeping the purchase ledger and accounts payable administration running smoothly for its USA and UK markets.

This is a hands-on role in a friendly, collaborative team, with a real chance of becoming permanent after the initial contract.

What You ll Do

• Provide accurate, thorough support that keeps the finance team productive
• Set up new suppliers and keep supplier records up to date
• Process invoices and credit notes accurately
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Prepare bi-monthly payment runs
• Complete the month-end process
• Handle supplier queries and liaise with internal customers

About You

• Fluent English
• Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience preferred
• Confident with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Oracle knowledge would be an advantage
• Well organised with a sharp eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and comfortable working with colleagues at all levels
• Able to prioritise and meet multiple tight deadlines
• Happy working as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision

What s on Offer

• £37,000 per annum (pro rata for the contract)
• Immediate start on a 6-month full-time contract, with an excellent opportunity to go permanent
• Day rate or FTC options
• Hybrid working with 1 to 2 office days a week in Bicester
• Experience of working in an international EMEA finance team