Accounts Payable Controller

£26,000 - £30,000
Witney, Oxfordshire
Full Time

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in the education technology sector? Join our team as an Accounts Payable Officer and play a vital role in managing our financial transactions and ensuring the smooth operation of our accounts payable process.

As Accounts Payable Officer, you will play a vital role in managing our financial transactions across three brands ensuring a smooth operation of our accounts payable process. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will be responsible for accurately processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and liaising with suppliers to ensure timely payments.

Initially you will manage the accounts payable function independently, with the potential to oversee additional staff as the company expands.

Responsibilities include:

• Process supplier invoices accurately
• Maintain an up-to-date creditor ledger
• Prepare supplier payment runs
• Act as the first point of contact for supplier queries
• Handle company credit cards and staff expense claims
• Coordinate with procurement for timely project delivery
• Collaborate with contracts and finance for customer invoicing in a timely manner
• Conduct ah-hoc supplier statement reconciliations

Our ideal candidate will be a team player with a ‘can do’ approach, have keen attention to detail and strong organisation skills will be essential in maintaining accurate financial records.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years Account Payable or similar finance experience
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Experience with procure-to-pay automation systems is advantageous
• Familiarity with Access Financials and/or online Purchase Order processing systems is beneficial.

This opportunity is offered on a full-time basis, the working hours will be 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday. This role is based at our office in Witney, with an option to work remotely 1 day per week post probation period.

In return, we are offering a salary of between £26,000 - £30,000 FTE negotiable for the right person. Benefits include pension scheme, electric/hybrid car scheme, cycle/ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aid, employee assistance programme and employee recognition scheme.

The Transforming Learning Group provides a comprehensive range of ICT Support, MIS Support, GDPR services, software integration to over 5,000 schools across the UK. Comprising of turn IT on, School ICT Services and SalamanderSoft, we prioritise schools’ needs, enabling them to focus on teaching and learning.

Our inclusive and supportive work environment fosters trust and respect among nearly 350 staff members.

As an inclusive employer, we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have, and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff, turn IT on is a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected.

turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

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You may have experience of the following: Accounts Payable Coordinator, Finance Transactions Administrator, Financial Transactions Manager, Invoice Processing Specialist, Payment Operations Coordinator, Financial Operations Officer, Procure-to-Pay Specialist, Vendor Payment Coordinator, Accounts Payable Specialist, Financial Transactions Controller, etc.

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