Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk – Immediate Impact in Northampton

Morgan McKinley; Northampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley are recruiting a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk in Northampton. You will manage end-to-end purchase ledger processes in a busy finance function, coding and matching supplier invoices and performing reconciliations.

The role suits a proactive, detail-focused finance professional with at least 2 years in AP/PL and strong Excel skills. You will contribute to month-end close and help maintain robust financial controls while delivering timely supplier statements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Understanding of financial controls and fraud prevention.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative team player with a professional and approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Accurately 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, meeting 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

Purchase ledger

Excel

Attention to detail

Supplier communication

Job description

Morgan McKinley are recruiting a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk in Northampton. You will manage end-to-end purchase ledger processes in a busy finance function, coding and matching supplier invoices and performing reconciliations.

The role suits a proactive, detail-focused finance professional with at least 2 years in AP/PL and strong Excel skills. You will contribute to month-end close and help maintain robust financial controls while delivering timely supplier statements.