Purchase Ledger Clerk

Company: Oyster Recruitment Limited
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Location: Bournemouth
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.

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Posted: October 12th, 2026