AP Controller - Maternity Cover

About Us

We are working with a lively, close-knit group of hospitality, catering, venue, and event management businesses. For over 30 years, they have been creating unforgettable experiences—not just for their clients, but for our teams too.

• Receiving, verifying, and coding supplier invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Making sure every invoice is properly authorised and matches purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Chasing down and resolving any discrepancies before they become problems.

• Preparing and running weekly BACS and CHAPS payment runs.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and keeping their supplier master data spotless.
• Reconciling supplier statements regularly—no surprises at month-end.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers through timely, accurate payments.

• Processing employee expense claims in line with their policy.
• Being the go-to person for both suppliers and internal teams when they have questions about invoices or payments.
• Resolving disputes quickly and professionally.

• Supporting the month‑end close, including preparing AP reports and accruals.
• Reconciling the purchase ledger to the general ledger.
• Helping out with year‑end audit prep—it's a team effort.

• They are always open to fresh ideas. If you spot a way to make their AP process smoother or more efficient, I want to hear about it.

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role—someone who already knows the ropes.
• Solid understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping.
• Hands‑on experience with accounting software.
• Strong Excel skills—VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables are part of your toolkit.

• Experience in hospitality, events, or catering—but if you haven't, don't let that stop you applying.