Accounts Assistant (9-Month Maternity Cover)

Bulk; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent nutrition company is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 9-month maternity cover in Colchester. The role involves managing Amazon and Wholesale debtor ledgers, processing invoices, and ensuring accurate financial records. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a good grasp of Excel. This position offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits, including a gym membership and additional annual leave.

Benefits

Gym membership

Birthday off

PerkBox subscription

60% discount on products

Flexi start

Extra annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Medicash

Volunteering day off

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Happy Hour drinks

Summer working hours

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of Excel and formulas.
• Experience with Netsuite is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily data entry of invoices and credit notes.
• Process Amazon shortages and rebates.
• Liaise directly with Amazon for dispute claims.

Skills

Superb communication skills

IT literacy

Methodical with attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Finance qualifications (beneficial)

Tools

Excel

Netsuite

Job description

Accounts Assistant (9-Month Maternity Cover)

#TEAMBULK ARE HIRING AN ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (9-MONTH MATERNITY COVER)

Bulk is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand - and we want you to be a part of it!

We want passionate risk-takers. We want people that like to challenge our thinking. We want people that live and breathe digital and have an affinity to the world of nutrition, health, fitness, and sports.

IN A NUTSHELL

Here at Bulk we have established a strong ongoing trading relationship with Amazon and have recently expanded our trading to include international Wholesale partners. We require an Accounts Assistant to join the team on a fixed term basis to continue management of the Amazon and Wholesale debtor ledgers from a transactional perspective.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and organised individual with strong written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to learn. You'll gain finance experience working within a fast paced environment that will provide you with a firm knowledge base to develop your skills and knowledge.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Daily management of data entry of invoices and credit notes onto the Amazon portal across 6 countries and 3 currencies.
• Processing Amazon Shortages and Rebates per country in company ERP insuring postings are correctly posted against cost codes.
• Processing Amazon marketing invoices against each country debtor ledger on monthly basis.
• Reconciling Amazon payment settlements to invoices and credit notes on Amazon customer account.
• With support of Finance Operations Team Leader, identifying, investigating and resolving any outstanding sales ledger items.
• Liaising with Amazon directly via email/raising dispute claims via vendor central.
• Managing Wholesale Invoices and payment collection.
• Performing key reconciliations.
• Assisting with monthly reporting.
• General office administration as required.
• Ad hoc tasks required by the business and managers.
  WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Superb communication skills both written and verbal.
• IT Literate with a good understanding of Excel and Formulas.
• Netsuite Experience desirable.
• Ability to work to deadlines and KPIs.
• Methodical and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work on tasks independently.
• Finance qualifications are not required, but beneficial.

WHAT ARE THE GAINS?

• Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance including a subsidised Gym Membership
• A day off to celebrate your Birthday
• PerkBox Subscription
• 60% discount on all Bulk products
• Flexi Start
• Additional Annual Leave (optional)
• Teammate Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Medicash
• A day off for Volunteering (optional)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Bulk Pantry
• Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays)
• Summer Working Hours

LOCATION: Colchester
HYBRID: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
OUR COMMITMENT

Bulk is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived.

Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk-taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you. We know that a CV doesn't begin to scratch the surface, and that the things that make you who you are could be a real game-changer for us. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

PRIVACY

Bulk takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.

Department Finance Locations Colchester Remote status Hybrid