AP Controller - 12month FTC- Maidenhead

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AP Controller to manage the purchase ledger and payment processes. This role involves working closely with an outsourced team and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have experience with SAP. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to the efficiency of financial operations while supporting both UK Retail and AFH divisions. If you thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy driving improvements, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP and experience with purchase ledger processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the purchase ledger and execute payment runs.
• Support buyers with SAP training and produce KPI reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.

Skills

SAP

Purchase Ledger Management

Purchase Order Processes

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Job description

Job Description

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

Responsibilities / Key Activities

1. Purchase Ledger

• Review and reconcile the AP ledger.
• Monitor and resolve debit balances and aged items.
• Review unprocessed invoices and follow up with buyers/AP team as needed.
• Assist associates with new vendor setup and maintenance to ensure compliance 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 SAP training and conduct regular meetings to update and train new starters.
• Produce weekly/monthly KPI reports related to the purchase order process.

Internal Controls

• Complete internal controls documentation and conduct compliance checks.

Audit

• Assist with audit requests as needed.
• Complete statutory reporting related to payments.

Policies and Procedures

• Ensure compliance with existing policies and procedures, both locally and in Manila. Drive improvements to policies and procedures and ensure internal control requirements are met.

Qualifications and Skills

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

About Jacobs Douwe Egberts

Jacobs Douwe Egberts is a global coffee and tea company, serving consumers in over 80 countries with brands including JACOBS, TASSIMO, MOCCONA, SENSEO, L'OR, DOUWE EGBERTS, KENCO, PILAO, and GEVALIA.