Purchase Ledger Clerk

Parke Lane People; Bicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing programme

Thorough training and career发展

Job summary

Parke Lane People is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Bicester-based finance team. You will manage high volumes of purchase invoices, match to POs and GRNs, and liaise with suppliers to ensure smooth processing in a fast-growing organisation.

The role requires 1-2 years in Accounts Payable, strong Excel skills, and a keen eye for detail. Based in Bicester, full-time, on-site with opportunities for development and training.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numeracy.
• Capable of handling high volumes and tight deadlines.
• Positive, resilient attitude; embraces challenges.
• Experience with Sage or similar system is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process and post a high volume of purchase invoices onto accounting systems.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and direct debit accounts.
• Manage supplier and internal queries via phone and email.
• Maintain a clean, accurate purchase ledger.
• Support the broader finance team with ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Numeracy

High volume processing

Deadline management

Tools

Sage

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Bicester, Oxfordshire Full Time Permanent Finance

Are You Ready to Bring Your Finance Skills to Something a Bit Different?

This isn't your average accounts payable role. Imagine working at the heart of a fast-growing, innovative organisation that creates extraordinary experiences and world-class events - and being the person who helps make it all possible behind the scenes.

We're a small, high-performing finance team looking for a switched-on Purchase Ledger Clerk to join us at our Bicester base. If you're organised, accurate, and thrive in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You'll be a vital cog in our finance function - keeping the purchase ledger running smoothly, processing high volumes of invoices, and building great working relationships with suppliers and colleagues alike. Day to day, you can expect to:

• Process and post a high volume of purchase invoices onto our accounting systems
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes
• Reconcile supplier statements and direct debit accounts
• Manage supplier and internal queries promptly via phone and email
• Maintain a clean, accurate purchase ledger
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks as needed

What You'll Bring

• 1-2 years' experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and a methodical approach to your work
• The ability to manage high volumes and deadlines without dropping the ball
• A positive, resilient, can-do attitude - you don't shy away from a challenge
• Experience with Sage or similar system is a bonus, but not essential

What's In It For You?

We genuinely invest in our people. You'll join a supportive, fun, and hardworking team that celebrates success and helps each other grow.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Thorough training and genuine career development

Sound Like You?

If you're a detail-driven finance professional looking for a role where your contribution truly matters - in an organisation doing something genuinely exciting.