PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK

Parke Lane People LTD; Bicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; 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 growth

Job summary

Parke Lane People LTD based in Bicester is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to support a busy finance team. You will process invoices, match to POs, reconcile statements, and handle supplier queries with care and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• 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 work.
• Ability to manage high volumes and deadlines without dropping the ball.
• 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 promptly via phone and email.
• Maintain a clean, accurate purchase ledger; support wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Excel & Word

Attention to detail

High-volume deadlines

Positive attitude

Tools

Sage

Job description

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-onPurchase 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 ledgerSupport 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 —.