Purchase Ledger Clerk

Oyster Recruitment Limited; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

25 days holiday

Private medical cover

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension

Maternity/paternity pay

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Oyster Recruitment Limited is assisting in recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a hybrid role in Bournemouth. The successful candidate will manage Purchase Ledger activities, liaise with suppliers, and support finance across the business.

Key duties include processing invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, and assisting with month-end tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy, organisation, and clear communication with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger or a similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience using ERP system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Maintaining supplier accounts and payment details.
• Handling supplier queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Preparing supplier payments and ensuring authorisation.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Processing company credit card transactions and expenses.
• Supporting month end activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Assisting with audits and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

ERP experience

Job description

Accounts Assistant, Bournemouth

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger professional looking for a new hybrid opportunity for a global business with an excellent people driven culture?

Our client is looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team. You’ll take responsibility for a varied range of Purchase Ledger activities, working closely with suppliers and colleagues across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes
• Maintaining supplier accounts and keeping payment details and terms up to date
• Handling supplier queries and resolving invoice, payment and statement discrepancies
• Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are correctly authorised
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and investigating outstanding items
• Processing company credit card transactions and employee expenses
• Supporting month end activities, including reconciliations, journals and accruals
• Assisting with audit requirements and maintaining accurate Purchase Ledger records

Who They’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger or a similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Confident communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal teams
• Good problem-solving skills, particularly around invoices, payments and reconciliations
• Experience using ERP system is desirable

What’s On Offer:

• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical cover
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced pension with employer contributions increasing with service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to learning opportunities and study leave

If you have a sharp eye for detail, enjoy keeping financial records accurate and like the satisfaction of knowing everything is in the right place, we would love to hear from you.