About Us

We are working with a lively, close-knit group of hospitality, catering, venue, and event management businesses. For over 30 years, they have been creating unforgettable experiences—not just for their clients, but for our teams too.

They are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Controller to join their finance team in Greenwich on a 12-month maternity cover basis. This is a key role, and I need someone who can hit the ground running.

What You'll Be Doing

Invoice Processing:

• Receiving, verifying, and coding supplier invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Making sure every invoice is properly authorised and matches purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Chasing down and resolving any discrepancies before they become problems.

Payments & Supplier Management:

• Preparing and running weekly BACS and CHAPS payment runs.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and keeping their supplier master data spotless.
• Reconciling supplier statements regularly—no surprises at month-end.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers through timely, accurate payments.

Expenses & Queries:

• Processing employee expense claims in line with their policy.
• Being the go-to person for both suppliers and internal teams when they have questions about invoices or payments.
• Resolving disputes quickly and professionally.

Month-End & Reporting:

• Supporting the month-end close, including preparing AP reports and accruals.
• Reconciling the purchase ledger to the general ledger.
• Helping out with year-end audit prep—it's a team effort.

Process Improvement:

• They are always open to fresh ideas. If you spot a way to make their AP process smoother or more efficient, I want to hear about it.

What we’re Looking For

Essentials:

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role—someone who already knows the ropes.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software.
• Strong Excel skills—VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables are part of your toolkit.

Great-to-Haves:

• Experience in hospitality, events, or catering—but if you haven't, don't let that stop you applying.