Accounts Payable Controller: Fast-Paced, Multi-Entity Finance

Smart Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance bonus

Medicash health plan

On-site parking

Staff restaurant discounts

Cycle to work

Company events

Job summary

Smart Group Ltd is seeking an Accounts Payable Controller to join our growing Finance team. You will manage high-volume supplier invoices, maintain supplier accounts and run weekly payment cycles across the group, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

The role requires hands-on experience with purchase-to-pay, supplier reconciliations and Sage. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach are essential in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, high-volume accounts payable role.
• Strong understanding of the full purchase-to-pay cycle and supplier reconciliations.
• Experience using accounting software; Sage is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and payment schedules.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the AP mailbox and respond to queries promptly.
• Submit invoices for approval and send weekly reminders to approvers.
• Code and post supplier invoices to the correct entity and cost centre.
• Identify discrepancies and liaise with suppliers for credit notes.
• Validate invoices against timesheets and agency documentation.
• Investigate missing timesheets and correct over/undercharged hours.
• Reconcile supplier statements weekly and ensure accuracy.
• Complete due diligence checks for new suppliers and set up accounts in Sage.
• Verify supplier bank details in line with fraud-prevention procedures.
• Negotiate credit limits and terms with suppliers; process payments.
• Prepare weekly payment schedules for Group Financial Controller approval.
• Create BACS payment files and provide payment summaries for processing.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase-to-Pay

Supplier communications

Excel

Tools

Sage

Job description

Smart Group Ltd is seeking an Accounts Payable Controller to join our growing Finance team. You will manage high-volume supplier invoices, maintain supplier accounts and run weekly payment cycles across the group, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

The role requires hands-on experience with purchase-to-pay, supplier reconciliations and Sage. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach are essential in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.