At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase ledger, process invoices, and ensure timely supplier payments.
- Company: YOKOHAMA, a leading tyre manufacturer with a rich heritage in innovation.
- Benefits: Fixed-term contract, supportive team environment, and potential for extension.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with a respected brand in motorsport and elite performance.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic finance team and enhance your skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounts payable, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 29228 - 35724 £ per year.
YOKOHAMA is one of Japan’s oldest and most respected tyre manufacturers, with a heritage dating back over a century.
Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2017, the company has built a global reputation for innovation, quality, and performance in tyre technology.
The brand maintains a prominent presence in global motorsport. In the UK,
YOKOHAMA HPT serves as the exclusive tyre supplier to several championships, including Time Attack, while supporting numerous motorsport series worldwide.
Beyond motorsport, the company is the official tyre partner of the ATP Tennis Tour, reinforcing its association with elite performance and international competition.
Role Overview
This is a fixed-term contract available for an immediate start until 30th November 2026, with the possibility of an extension until Christmas, depending on business requirements.
As an Accounts Payable Controller, you will be responsible for the efficient management of the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.
You will play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships, supporting the wider finance team, and driving continuous improvements to accounts payable processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing of supplier invoices, matching with purchase orders, coding and entering in the ERP system.
- Processing stock invoices against purchase orders, checking prices and liaising with sales and goods in.
- Monitor Supplier accounts and ensure timely payments
- Reconcile accounts and resolve invoice queries efficiently
- Monthly payment runs to be prepared and allocated to the correct invoices.
- Occasional sundry/manual payments to be made.
- Setting up new supplier accounts
- Raising Purchase Requisitions in the system and chasing up the approval team for the creation of Purchase orders.
- Monthly checking and entering of employee travel expenses in preparation for payment and dealing with any queries.
- Monthly matching of company credit card statements to receipts, calculating VAT and entering on the system.
- Maintain an organized filing system
- Collaborate with the wider finance team to improve purchase ledger processes
Requirements & Experience
- Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
- A proactive and solution-focused mindset.
What We Offer
- Fixed-Term Contract
- A supportive and inclusive team environment
We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to achieve great things.
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Accounts Payable Controller - Fixed Term in Milton Keynes employer: YOKOHAMA Europe
YOKOHAMA is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. As an Accounts Payable Controller, you will benefit from working in a dynamic setting that values detail-oriented professionals, with opportunities for personal growth and development within the finance team. Located in the UK, you will be part of a globally respected brand with a rich heritage in motorsport and elite performance, making your contributions impactful and rewarding.
