Warner Recruitment Limited
We are delighted to be supporting a local Northampton business who are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their friendly finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on ledger role and wants to be part of a friendly, supportive team — with the possibility of securing a permanent position after the initial contract.
Experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk – 6-Month Temp (Potential to Go Permanent!) – Northampton
Start Date: w/c 22nd June
Location: Northampton (easy public transport access + free on-site parking)
Hours: 37.5 office hours Monday–Friday
Contract: 6-month temporary role with the potential to become permanent
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be working closely with the Accounts Assistant (your direct report), who in turn reports to the Financial Controller. Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing high-volume purchase ledger invoices
- Matching, batching and coding invoices
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Creating and managing purchase orders
- Matching POs to invoices
- Handling supplier queries professionally and promptly
- Supporting with bank and account reconciliations
- Assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks as needed
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be a great fit if you:
- Have purchase ledger / accounts payable experience
- Are confident processing high-volume invoices accurately
- Have strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software
- Communicate clearly and enjoy working in a small, supportive team
- Bring a proactive, can-do attitude
- Can reliably commute to the Northampton office (public transport and parking both available)
Highlights
- A friendly, finance team
- A 6-month temporary role with potential to go permanent
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent public transport links
- Available to start on Monday 22nd June
Ready to Get Started
If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk available to start w/c 22nd June, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Julie at Warner Recruitment for more details.
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