Accounts Payable Controller

Here at Edinburgh Woollen Mill we have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Controller to join our Finance Department at our Head Office based in Carlisle!
Below is a description of the role and what we are looking for from potential candidates, if this matches your experience and expertise then apply now!
The role of Accounts Payable Controller will be responsible for receiving and processing purchase invoices, dealing with supplier queries as well as preparing payment files and various adhoc duties. You will report to the Group Accountant.
As an important member of a small team, you will be responsible for processing invoices from receipt to payment for a group of four companies within the property and agriculture sectors. You should have experience of working within a similar role, processing high volumes with high accuracy and an organised approach. Good communication with authorisers, management and suppliers is essential.
PROCESSES – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CONTROLLER
1. You will be required to upload, register, and code invoices on the finance system.
2. Dealing with supplier queries and keeping accounts up-to-date.
3. Using the finance system to ensure budget holders authorise their invoices in a timeous manner with any queries communicated to suppliers.
4. Produce payment files for management authorisation and organise any one off payments
5. Communicate clearly, both by email and telephone with suppliers, contractors, consultants and management.
6. Reconcile supplier statements for the month ensuring figures are updated in time for each month end.
7. Investigate and resolve outstanding creditor items.
8. Ensure AP activities comply with relevant financial policies and procedures.
9. Various adhoc duties from time to time as required within the department.
The ideal candidate:
· Should have strong AP experience
Should have worked on computerised accounting systems and possess good MS Office skills including Excel.
Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be expected to communicate at several levels throughout the business as well as with suppliers by email and telephone.
It is also essential that the candidate has high level attention to detail.