Accounts Payable Controller - 6 months FTC
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,000 to £27,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Denton, Manchester, M34 2GP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Partou UK |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 5914/2025 |
Summary
Accounts Payable Controller
Location: Denton, Northampton & Hybrid
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, 6 months FTC contract
At Partou UK, we're building something special.
Globally, Partou operates over 1,000 nursery branches and supports more than 75,000 children, thanks to the passion and expertise of over 11,000 team members. With headquarters in the Netherlands, we're growing fast across Europe - and the UK is a key part of that journey.
Find out more about us here.
We're looking for an Accounts Payable Controller who'll play a key part in keeping our financial processes running smoothly. This role is all about maintaining healthy cash flow, making sure supplier invoices are processed and paid accurately and on time, and helping us build strong, positive relationships with our suppliers.
Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, you'll be the go-to person for invoice processing and supplier queries. You'll keep a close eye on the accounts payable ledger, making sure it's clean, up to date and accurate - and that any issues are quickly resolved.
What You'll Be Doing-
Managing the Accounts Payable email inbox
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Processing supplier invoices with accurate coding and appropriate authorisation
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Posting invoices into the accounting system in a timely, accurate way
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Preparing regular and ad hoc payment runs
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Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries promptly
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Responding to supplier questions and building positive relationships
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Managing the employee expenses inbox and handling any related queries
What Success Looks LikeIn this role, success means keeping the AP ledger clean and up to date - no debit balances, unallocated payments, or unresolved disputes. You'll ensure payment runs are timely and well-managed, with minimal need for last-minute or ad hoc payments. And you'll build trusted relationships with budget holders and suppliers alike, helping everything run that little bit more smoothly.
What It Takes-
Strong numeracy and solid written and verbal communication skills
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Confidence handling high volumes of data quickly and accurately
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Experience in a high-volume purchase ledger environment (desirable)
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Excellent time management and organisational skills
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High attention to detail
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
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A positive, team-oriented approach
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Good awareness of deadlines and a proactive mindset
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Energy, enthusiasm and a desire to grow with the business
Sounds like a good fit? Apply today!
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This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community
Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.