Purchase Ledger Assistant

International Company | 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
• Contract: 6 months, starting ASAP. Day rate or fixed-term contract (FTC) both considered
• Languages: Fluent English essential

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 UK markets.

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

• 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

• 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

• £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