Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk

Confidential; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Northampton is seeking a temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team. You will manage supplier invoices, code and reconcile transactions, and support month-end activities in a dynamic transactional finance function.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in purchase ledger or accounts payable, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to ensure accurate payment processing and strong controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Good understanding of financial controls and fraud prevention.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile purchase ledger transactions.
• Code, match and process stock and non-stock supplier invoices.
• Complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Carry out weekly stock reconciliations and meet deadlines.
• Maintain strong financial controls across payment processes.
• Investigate and resolve supplier and internal queries efficiently.
• Support month-end close activities and wider finance team requirements.

Skills

2+ years exp

Excel skills

Financial controls

Attention to detail

Supplier communication

Prioritization

Team player

Job description

Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk - Northampton

Location: Northampton
Contract: Temporary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established business based in the Northampton area on a temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a busy finance environment and can hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process and reconcile purchase ledger transactions.
• Code, match and process both stock and non-stock supplier invoices.
• Complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Carry out weekly stock reconciliations, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintain strong financial controls across payment processes.
• Investigate and resolve supplier and internal queries efficiently.
• Support month-end close activities and wider finance team requirements.

About You

• A minimum of 2 years' experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• A good understanding of financial controls and fraud prevention.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative team player with a professional and approachable manner.

What's on Offer?

An opportunity to join an established finance team, gain valuable experience and make an immediate contribution within a busy transactional finance function.

If you're available at short notice and looking for your next temporary opportunity in the Northampton area, we'd love to hear from you!