AP Controller - 12month FTC- Maidenhead

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AP Controller to join their dynamic team in Maidenhead. This role involves managing the purchase ledger, overseeing payment processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. You will collaborate with an outsourced AP team and support buyers with training on SAP, while driving improvements in policies and procedures. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this opportunity is perfect for you to unleash your potential in a thriving environment focused on growth and development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchase ledger and order processes.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage AP ledger, monitor debit balances, and resolve aged items.
• Review and approve payment runs, ensuring compliance with policies.

Skills

SAP

Purchase ledger management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Job description

JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.

We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth.

At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea.

Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILITY!

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.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

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