Senior Accounts Payable Administrator

Senior Accounts Payable Administrator

Stockport (Office-Based)

Competitive Salary

Be part of something bigger. Shape the future of utilities at OCU Group.

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for process, problem-solving, and people? OCU Group is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Administrator to step into a high-impact role supporting our AP Manager and leading from the front.

In this role, you'll oversee daily AP operations, guide a small team, and take ownership of complex queries, reconciliations, and reporting — all while helping us transform how we deliver financial excellence across a growing group.

What You’Ll Be Doing:

• Oversee day-to-day AP activity — invoice processing, PO matching, and supplier statement recs.
• Review and authorise payment runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Be the go-to expert for complex queries and escalations.
• Mentor and support AP team members — helping them grow with you.
• Strengthen supplier relationships and improve internal collaboration.
• Lead month-end duties — accruals, reconciliations, and audit prep.
• Drive continuous improvement in controls, processes, and systems (D365 F&O is our platform of choice).

What You’Ll Bring:

• Solid AP experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of accounting systems (D365 F&O experience highly desirable).
• A sharp eye for detail and a process-improvement mindset.
• Confidence in supporting, coaching, and mentoring peers.
• Experience owning the full purchase-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle.
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude with a desire to innovate and improve.

Why Ocu Group?

We're one of the UK's fastest-growing energy & utilities contractors, leading the charge in energy transition. Backed by private equity and driven by purpose, we’re on a mission to build a £3bn business — and finance is at the heart of that journey.

• Join a company that:
• ✅ Values people-led growth
• ✅ Invests in innovation and sustainability
• ✅ Has a bold vision for the future
• Ready to lead the AP function and make your mark?
• Apply now and let’s build something incredible together.