Accounts Payable Controller

Mattioli Woods plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Health cash plan

Job summary

Mattioli Woods plc in Leicester is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Controller to own the Procure to Pay cycle end-to-end, from POs and supplier invoices through to payment runs. This is a full-time role on a 6-month fixed-term contract, office-based with some flexibility for remote work.

You will manage supplier relationships, resolve invoice queries, perform reconciliations, and support audits while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable or similar finance role.
• Knowledge of Procure to Pay processes and AP policy ownership.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Proficient with accounting systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Procure to Pay process from POs to payment runs.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve invoice queries.
• Perform statement reconciliations.
• Support external audits and drive process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Finance experience

MS Office

Accounting systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Leicester (office-based with some flexibility for remote working)

Full-time | 6-month fixed-term contract

Are you an experienced accounts payable professional ready to take full ownership of a critical finance function? We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Controller to join our Finance team, taking end-to-end responsibility for the Procure to Pay process in a fast-paced, growing business.

About the role

As Accounts Payable Controller, you will own and oversee the full Procure to Pay cycle - -from purchase orders and supplier invoices through to payment runs. This is a high-impact position with real strategic influence over how we manage financial operations and supplier relationships.

What you'll be doing:

• owning the end-to-end Procure to Pay process, including POs, supplier invoices, and payment runs
• managing supplier relationships and resolving invoice and payment queries efficiently
• statement reconciliations
• ensuring compliance with accounting standards, legal requirements,, and supporting external audits
• identifying and driving process improvements across the accounts payable function

What we're looking for:

• proven experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role, ideally within a Group structure
• knowledge of Procure to Pay processes and AP policy ownership
• strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
• attention to detail
• confident communicator, comfortable working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• proficient in accounting systems and MS Office, with strong problem-solving ability
• a self-starter who works well independently and as part of a collaborative team

What's in it for you:

• competitive benefits package including group pension, life assurance, income protection and health cash plan
• a senior, high-ownership role with real influence over financial operations
• excellent opportunities for career development and progression
• supportive team culture with charity events and regular social activities

About Mattioli Woods

With decades of experience in financial services and employee benefits, Mattioli Woods provides tailored, relationship-led solutions to our clients. We combine technical expertise with a professional yet supportive culture, ensuring our people and clients thrive.