At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier payments, resolve queries, and maintain accurate financial records.
- Company: Join a busy finance team in a dynamic environment in Slough.
- Benefits: Salary of £35,000–£38,000, remote work options, and a 37-hour week.
- Other info: Ideal for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Be a key player in finance, improving processes and making an impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounts payable and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 38000 £ per year.
We are recruiting an Accounts Payable Controller for a permanent position within a busy finance team in Slough.
The role offers a salary of £35,000–£38,000, a 37-hour Monday-to-Friday working week and the option to work from home two days per week after successful completion of probation.
The opportunity
This is a hands-on position with responsibility across the full supplier-payment cycle.
You will help maintain accurate records, keep payments moving to schedule and provide a reliable point of contact for suppliers and colleagues across the business.
- What you will be doing
- Process a high volume of purchase-order and non-purchase-order invoices, checking coding, approvals and ERP postings.
- Investigate supplier queries and resolve pricing, quantity and documentation differences with operational teams.
- Reconcile supplier statements and review outstanding goods-received-not-invoiced items.
- Prepare payment runs, upload banking files and record payments in line with established controls.
- Maintain supplier records, verify bank information and support appropriate onboarding checks.
- Assist with month-end activity and provide accurate information for audit requests.
- Contribute ideas and user feedback for process improvements, system upgrades and greater standardisation.
About you
You will have practical accounts payable or invoice-to-pay experience gained in a high-volume environment.
A sound understanding of purchase-order matching, supplier reconciliations, GRNI and payment runs is important.
You should also be confident using Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions, and able to organise a demanding workload with accuracy and limited supervision.
This opportunity would suit a collaborative and detail-focused AP professional who enjoys resolving problems and improving the way finance processes operate.
Accounts Payable Controller in Slough employer: Orka Financial Careers
Orka Financial offers a dynamic work environment in Slough, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills within the finance sector. With a strong focus on professional development and a collaborative culture, this company provides meaningful opportunities for internal auditors to make impactful contributions while enjoying a supportive atmosphere. The commitment to high standards and continuous improvement makes it an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in internal audit.
