AP Controller

We’re looking for a detail-driven, organised finance professional who takes real pride in accuracy to join our team as an Accounts Payable Controller.

You’ll play a key role in keeping our finance operations running smoothly, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. Working closely with the Accounts Payable Manager, you’ll help drive efficiency, accuracy and strong supplier relationships, while supporting the wider finance team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

At Popeyes, pace matters — and so does precision. You’ll be someone who thrives on getting the detail right, takes ownership of your work and is always looking for ways to improve processes and ways of working.

What you’ll do here

• Work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager to ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time

• Support high-volume invoice processing, including accurate matching of invoices to purchase orders

• Manage supplier queries and oversee the Accounts inbox, ensuring timely and professional responses

• Review and complete supplier statement reconciliations, ensuring all invoices are captured and accounted for correctly

• Support month-end processes, including reconciliation of the Accounts Payable ledger

• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries efficiently

• Collaborate with the wider finance and head office teams to ensure smooth and timely handling of requests

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and ways of working within Accounts Payable

You’ll love this role if you

• Have strong attention to detail and take pride in delivering accurate work

• Are highly organised and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Take ownership and accountability for your responsibilities

• Communicate confidently with both internal and external stakeholders

• Have a proactive, positive and resilient mindset

• Are motivated to contribute to building the UK’s most loved chicken brand

What you’ll have

• 1–2+ years’ experience working in Accounts Payable

• Strong Excel skills (including pivots and lookups)

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365

• Experience working in a fast-paced or high-volume environment (preferred)

• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Benefits platform, including gym discounts and cycle to work

• Career progression opportunities

• Private healthcare

• Life assurance

• 33 days annual leave

• Birthday day off

• Free chicken!