Purchase Ledger Assistant - Temporary to Permanent - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention : Job Details

Macildowie are working with this client based in Central Milton Keynes to recruit a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant on a 4-6 month assignment, with the possibility of extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation within the food and beverage industry, offering a competitive hourly rate of up to £16 per hour and hybrid working.

• Up to £16.00 per hour - Dependent on Experience
• Minimum of 3 days in the office in Caldecotte, Milton Keynes
• Potential for a permanent position

The Role:

As the Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance team, reporting into the Purchase Ledger Team Leader and working alongside the purchase ledger and credit control teams. This role requires a proactive and detail-focused individual who can manage multiple processes efficiently while maintaining accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage invoices from receipt to resolution, ensuring timely processing and accurate records.
• Monitor a shared finance mailbox, directing queries and documentation to the correct folders for action.
• Process purchase order invoices for goods and services, reconciling with delivery notes and liaising across departments for missing PO numbers.
• Log invoices and delivery notes for parts and services on SharePoint, ensuring accurate AX purchase orders are raised.
• Handle non-PO invoices including utilities, rebates, and cost-of-sales items, using portal logins where required.
• Oversee one-off payment requests, supplier statements, freight, fleet, and direct debit notifications, ensuring proper allocation and reconciliation.
• Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal departments quickly and professionally.
• Match invoices to correct quantities and pricing, applying VAT amendments where required.

About You:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable is essential, with confidence in invoice processing, reconciliations, and supplier management.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Proactive, able to work independently, and adaptable to a fast-paced finance environment.

The Offer:

• 4-6 Month Temporary Contract (with possible extension).
• Hybrid working - ideally 3 days per week in the office.
• Flexible working hours - minimum of 35 hours per week.
• Competitive hourly rate up to £16.

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional seeking your next challenge, this role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a collaborative finance team.

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