AP Controller - FTC

The AP Controller reports to the Finance Manager. The role is responsible for the maintenance of the purchase ledger, payment runs and the purchase order and procurement process supporting the UK Retail and AFH divisions in Maidenhead and some shared service activities for the Banbury plant. They will work closely with the outsourced AP team in Manila.

Responsibilities / Key Activities:

• AP ledger review and reconciliation.
• Monitor and resolve any debit balances / aged items.
• Review unprocessed invoices and follow up with buyers / AP team as required.
• Assist associates with new vendor set up and maintenance to be compliant with company policy.

Payments

• Review and approve weekly payment run proposals.
• Review and process manual payments.

Purchase order process

• Support buyers and PO approvers with training on SAP as required as well as run regular meetings providing key updates and information to new starters.
• Produce weekly / monthly reports to monitor KPIs relating to purchase order process.

Internal Controls

• Complete internal controls documentation and other compliance checks.

Audit

• Assist where required with audit requests.
• Complete statutory reporting relating to payments.

Policies and Procedures:

• Ensure compliance to existing policies and procedures both locally and by Manila. Drive and implement improvement to those policies and procedures and ensure that all internal control requirements are met.

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of SAP.
• Experience of purchase ledger and purchase order process.
• Experience working in industry in the private sector.
• Detail oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise own workload.