Accounts Payable Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. Tate Global scores B on the Alion truth index.
At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As a member of Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate is recognised worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data centre infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 120 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate play a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.
Our business continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Kingspan’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About the role
As Accounts Payable Controller, you will play a key role in managing the accounts payable function within a fast-paced global business, ensuring the accurate processing of transactions, supporting month-end activities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring invoices and credit notes are processed accurately and efficiently.
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice, payment and account queries.
- Prepare and process supplier payment runs in accordance with company controls.
- Investigate and resolve outstanding creditor balances and discrepancies.
- Support month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments, journals and reconciliations.
- Review and manage GRNI balances, intercompany accounts and balance sheet control accounts.
- Support process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency across the accounts payable function.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a high-volume, fast paced accounts payable environment, with the ability to manage significant transaction volumes accurately and efficiently
- Experience working within a large, global or complex organisation would be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes alongside broader accounting principles
- Experience and/or understanding of supplier reconciliations, purchase orders and GRNI processes.
- Strong Excel and systems skills, with SAP experience beneficial.
- Experience supporting process improvements, systems enhancements or automation initiatives would be advantageous.
- AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or able to demonstrate equivalent finance knowledge and experience.