Accounts Payable Admin (FTC)
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Be Part of Something Bigger at OCU
At OCU, we’re not just keeping up with the future — we’re building it. As one of the UK’s leading energy transition and utilities contractors, we deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that power communities and protect our planet.
We’re hiring 2x Accounts Payable Administrators on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract to help clear a backlog of invoices — with the potential to go permanent for the right people.
This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking team where your impact will be immediate. Due to the urgency of the role, we're looking for people who are immediately available or on a short notice (1–2 weeks max).
What You’ll Be Doing
As a key member of our finance team, you’ll ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, manage supplier relationships, and support continuous improvement across accounts payable
Core Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end invoice processing using D365, enforcing the 'No PO, No Pay' policy and applying correct approvals and CIS treatment.
- Handle supplier queries and resolve discrepancies via phone and email, maintaining SLA/KPI standards.
- Collaborate with Procurement to resolve PO issues efficiently.
- Process weekly BACS and urgent CHAPS/FASTER payments, supporting AP cashflow planning.
- Maintain clean supplier ledgers, manage unallocated cash, debit/credit balances, and request refunds where needed.
- Perform regular account reconciliations, ensure VAT compliance, and support month-end close and audits.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams, contributing to process improvements and special projects.
Background:
- Proven Accounts Payable experience with strong systems knowledge (preferably D365)
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities with a proactive mindset
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Strong understanding of VAT, CIS, and AP best practices
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re looking for more than just a role — and want to be part of a business that values growth, innovation, and collaboration — we’d love to hear from you.
- Division
- OCU Group
- Locations
- Stockport - STOCK
- Employment type
- Temporary
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Stockport - STOCK
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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