Accounts Payable Specialist: Precision Invoices & Payments

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); Bletchley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes) is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a permanent, on-site role in Milton Keynes. You will manage high-volume supplier invoices, employee expenses, and supplier queries while supporting weekly payment runs and ensuring robust internal controls.

The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and a proactive approach to reconcile ledgers and resolve discrepancies within a fast-paced finance team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or finance admin.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Familiarity with major ERP/accounting software (SAP, Sage, Oracle, Xero, MS Dynamics).
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas).

Responsibilities

• Log, match, batch and code high volumes of purchase invoices against POs/delivery notes.
• Ensure invoices are authorized by department heads before payment.
• Maintain an accurate purchase ledger and investigate PO/invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly and mid-month payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, international transfers).
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and chase missing invoices/credit notes.
• Process employee expenses and corporate cards; assist month-end/year-end closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

On-site work

Tools

SAP

Sage

Oracle

Xero

MS Dynamics

Job description

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes) is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant for a permanent, on-site role in Milton Keynes. You will manage high-volume supplier invoices, employee expenses, and supplier queries while supporting weekly payment runs and ensuring robust internal controls.

The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and a proactive approach to reconcile ledgers and resolve discrepancies within a fast-paced finance team.