Regional Accounts Payable Controller (12-month FTC)
Brother International Europe Ltd
📍 Manchester (Hybrid)
🏢 About Brother
Brother is a global brand, delivering products and services to customers worldwide with manufacturing and sales facilities in over 40 countries and regions. Since being established in 1908 as a sewing machine repair business, the Brother Group has grown to be at the forefront of innovation in its history of more than 110 years. Underlying all activities is our “At your side” spirit, which always places our customers first.
We do this with a customer-first attitude and commitment to the circular economy, ensuring minimal impact on the environment through our “At your side 2030” vision and environmentally conscious approach.
🌍 About BIE
Brother International Europe (BIE) is the European Headquarters for the Brother Group. We work alongside 20 European offices and are responsible for shaping and supporting the pan-European strategy.
Our teams provide expertise across product, logistics, environmental strategy, IT, finance and operations. As an Investors in People organisation, BIE are committed to the growth and development of our people, reflected in how roles are designed and supported.
🌀 About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join our regional Accounts Payable team and help deliver an efficient, high-quality service across the European ARAP Shared Service Centre. You will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining high service standards and compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Working closely with regional stakeholders and local office Accounts Payable contacts, you will build strong working relationships, support policy implementation, provide operational cover where needed, and contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the European ARAP Shared Service Centre model, driving efficiency, accuracy and excellent service delivery across the function.
📌 Role Responsibilities
- Support and oversee daily activities of the Accounts Payable Regional team, ensuring consistent service delivery by maintaining standards and adhering to procedures within agreed timelines.
- Provide operational cover and support during periods of team absence within the regional team and where necessary, across other accounts payable regional teams.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with regional local office Accounts Payable contact and stakeholders.
- Liaise with stakeholders on policy implementation issues and escalate matters requiring policy-related decisions to the ARAP Regional Team Supervisor.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, ISF requirements, and audit controls.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the European ARAP Shared Service Centre model.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service quality
👤 What We're Looking For
- Previous experience working in an accounts payable function
- SAP experience is essential
- Sound understanding of bookkeeping and accounts payable principles
- Experience processing, posting and maintaining financial records accurately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and commitment to quality
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple locations
- Fluency in English is required; additional European language skills would be highly advantageous.
🎁 What’s on Offer
As well as a competitive salary, BIE offer a range of benefits:
- Hybrid & Flexible Working options
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (plus option to buy 5 extra)
- Industry-leading pension (up to 10% company contribution)
- Life Assurance & health cash plan
- Training & career development opportunities
- Free parking, EAP, social events, environmental days & more