The Language Business - Language Recruitment Specialists
Purchase Ledger Assistant
Purchase Ledger Assistant at The Language Business - Language Recruitment Specialists, based in Bicester, South East England, paying £37,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £37,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Bicester, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Bookkeeper
- Immediate start
About 15% above the going rate for bookkeeper
Reference 57455674
About the role
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 (covering US markets). 40 hour week, 1 hour lunch
- 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
- Working hours: 10am to 7pm (covering US markets). 40 hour week, 1 hour lunch
- Hybrid working with 1 to 2 office days a week in Bicester
- Experience of working in an international EMEA finance team
Apply
To apply, send your up-to-date CV and we’ll be in touch.
Contact: Jonathan Grimes
Reference: 57455674 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 24 Nov 2026 · Listed via The Language Business - Language Recruitment Specialists
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