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Posted 02 August, 2026

Accounts Payable Clerk

SF Partners
Northampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Accounts Payable Clerk 3-6 Month Temporary Contract (Potential to Extend) Location: NN3 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (37.5 hours)Pay Rate: £14.36 per hour Hybrid Working: 1-2 days working from home per week We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy and well-established finance team on an initial 3-6 month temporary contract, with the potential for the assignment to be extended. This role is ideal for someone with previous high-volume Accounts Payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in processing invoices accurately and efficiently. The Role:Working as part of a supportive Accounts Payable team, you will be responsible for ensuring supplier invoices are processed promptly and accurately while helping to maintain the smooth day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function. Key responsibilities include:

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  • Processing a high volume of purchase invoices
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  • Matching invoices to purchase orders where applicable
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  • Coding invoices accurately and obtaining the necessary approvals
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  • Investigating and resolving invoice queries with suppliers and internal departments
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  • Reconciling supplier statements
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  • Supporting payment runs and ensuring supplier accounts are maintained accurately
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  • Assisting with general Accounts Payable administration
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  • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring deadlines are consistently met
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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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  • Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger position
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  • Experience working in a high-volume invoice processing environment
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  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
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  • Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
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  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and colleagues
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  • Competent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
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  • A positive, proactive approach and the ability to work well as part of a team
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What's on Offer:

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  • £14.36 per hour
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  • Initial 3-6 month temporary contract with the potential to extend
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  • Hybrid working - 1-2 days working from home per week
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  • Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
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  • Free On-site parking
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  • Immediate start available
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  • Opportunity to join an experienced and supportive finance team
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