Purchase Ledger Assistant

  • Job Reference: P912211
  • Date Posted: 15 March 2024
  • Recruiter: The Language Business
  • Location: Oxfordshire
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £30,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Excellent benefits
  • Sector: Accountancy, Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Language(s): English
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Jonathan grimes
  • Email: jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk
  • Telephone: 02080537766
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Job Description

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a world leading luxury retail brand. Your overall role will be to provide day-to-day support to the global finance team to ensure the smooth running of the financial administration for their English speaking markets. 


Location of the job
Oxfordshire - 1 day a week office based, 4 days per week remote / work from home (WFH) 


Language requirements for the job
Fluency in English is essential


Company background
Our client is an international, world leading luxury retail brand with successful business operations across the globe. 


Job responsibilities of the Purchase Ledger Assistant 
As Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will provide day-to-day support to the global finance team to ensure the smooth running of the financial administration for their English speaking markets. 

You role will typically include the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide competent and meticulous support to help the productivity of the Finance Team
  • Set up suppliers
  • Update supplier records
  • Process invoices and credit notes accurately
  • Reconcile supplier statements
  • Prepare bi-monthly payment runs
  • Complete month end process
  • Deal with supplier queries
  • Liaise with internal customers

 
The successful candidate background

  • Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in any 2nd language is highly advantageous but not essential
  • Previous experience of account payables
  • Computer literate and high proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly in Excel; knowledge of Oracle would be an advantage
  • Excellent organisation skills with an eye for details
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work well with all levels across the business
  • Ability to prioritise your work to meet tight and multiple deadlines
  • Ability to both work as a team and work independently with minimal supervision

 

Salary, benefits and working hours
£31,900 + benefits. Monday - Friday. Flexible as long as 40 per week 


To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please apply and forward a copy of your up-to-date CV.


Contact: Jonathan Grimes