Accounts Payable

Morgan McKinley; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15+ per hour

Hybrid working - 3 days in-office

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a 3-6 month temporary assignment in Milton Keynes. The role is hybrid, with three days in the MK office and two days from home, and involves supporting day-to-day AP activities, ensuring invoices and supplier accounts are processed accurately.

The ideal candidate will have AP/Purchase Ledger experience, strong attention to detail, and good communication to raise issues and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger environment.
• Ability to process invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Good communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and payment records.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Identify and investigate issues within the Accounts Payable process.
• Escalate problems to the Finance Manager where appropriate.
• Assist with payment runs and ensure payments are processed on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Ensure invoices are correctly authorised and coded.
• Support the wider finance team with day-to-day activities as required.
• Help maintain strong AP controls and ensure processes are followed.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Assistant

Location: Milton Keynes
Contract: Temporary - 3 to 6 months
Salary: £15+ per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable professional to join our client's finance team in Milton Keynes on a 3-6 month temporary contract.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day Accounts Payable function and ensuring invoices, payments and supplier accounts are processed accurately and efficiently.

We're looking for someone who is proactive, switched-on and confident enough to raise issues. If you spot something that doesn't look right within the AP process, we want you to investigate it and, where necessary, elevate it to your manager rather than simply letting it pass.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and payment records.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Identify and investigate issues within the Accounts Payable process.
• Escalate problems to the Finance Manager where appropriate.
• Assist with payment runs and ensure payments are processed on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Ensure invoices are correctly authorised and coded.
• Support the wider finance team with day-to-day activities as required.
• Help maintain strong AP controls and ensure processes are followed.

About You

We're looking for someone who is hands-on and takes ownership of their work.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger environment.
• Good understanding of invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The confidence to question discrepancies and raise issues.
• A proactive approach rather than simply processing invoices without investigation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with different teams.
• The ability to work independently while knowing when to elevate an issue.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

The Person

This role would suit someone who is on the ball, practical and focused.

If you notice an invoice doesn't match, a PO looks incorrect or something isn't quite right within the AP process, you'll be expected to raise it, investigate it and elevate it to your manager where needed.

What's on Offer

• £15+ per hour, depending on experience.
• 3-6 month temporary contract.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the Milton Keynes office and 2 days from home.
• Immediate opportunity to join a busy finance function.
• Hands-on role with genuine responsibility within Accounts Payable.