Accounts Assistant – Award-Winning FMCG Brand. Hybrid – 19468 Ref: 19468

Recruitment Revolution; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a vibrant team in Colchester. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment within an innovative wellness and sports nutrition brand. You will be responsible for managing invoices, supplier relations, and ensuring accurate financial records. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position promises valuable experience and a supportive atmosphere. Join a company that values passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence in the active nutrition sector, and be part of a journey towards becoming a market leader.

Benefits

Monthly Bulk Benefits Allowance

Subsidised gym membership

Birthday day off

60% discount on all products

Life Assurance

Volunteering day off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Summer working hours

Free Pantry

Qualifications

• At least 2 years accounts experience is desirable, preferably in accounts payable.
• Knowledge of Excel and accounting systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and credit notes accurately and timely.
• Managing purchasing invoices and supplier statements effectively.
• Resolving queries with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Accounts

Accounts Payable

Administration

Finance Administration

Excel

Accounting Systems

Excellent Communication

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Netsuite

Tipalti

Job description

Ready to scale your career with an industry game-changer?

We are on the hunt for an Accounts Assistant to join our vibrant and supportive team.

We are not only a shaker in terms of revenue, but we are also shaking up the active nutrition sector. We are innovators. We are disruptors. We are game changers.

If you want to be a part of the soon to be the biggest success story in UK active nutrition, you need to join us.

The Role at a Glance:

Accounts Assistant

Colchester Office Based 3 Days Per Week / Home Working

Plus Perkbox + Pension + Company Discount Scheme and More

Company: Award-Winning Wellness and Sports Nutrition Food Brand

Pedigree: One of the largest and fastest-growing nutrition brands in the world

Your Skills: Accounts, Accounts Payable, Administration, Finance Administration, Excel, Accounting Systems, Excellent Communication

About Us:

We are on an incredible journey, with a mission to become the only 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 need your help!

We want passionate risk-takers. We want people that like to challenge our thinking.

We want people that live and breathe digital and have a passion for nutrition, health, fitness, and sports.

The Accounts Assistant Opportunity:

We're on the lookout for a self-motivated and organised Accounts Assistant to join our fantastic team. As part of our Finance team, you'll gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced environment, providing you with a strong foundation to develop your skills and knowledge.

Reporting to the Finance Operations Team Leader, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a real eagerness to learn. You'll be responsible for managing purchasing invoices, supplier statements, and external supplier relations as well as resolving queries.

What your day-to-day might look like:

1. Processing invoices and credit notes onto the Netsuite system accurately and in a timely manner
2. Communicating with both external and internal stakeholders, following up on any queries or discrepancies in a timely manner
3. Management of the purchase ledger, ensuring all balances held are correct and allocated where applicable
4. Recognising stock and non-stock costs in the month they occurred, by means of posting invoices and recording of accrued costs on shared spreadsheet
5. Reviewing non-stock purchase requisitions in the Tipalti system
6. Performing supplier statement reconciliations, confirming all balances on internal system match supplier statements, resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner
7. Liaising directly with suppliers and internal purchasing team to resolve any invoice queries, pricing differences and invoice payments
8. Setting up new supplier accounts in the system as required
9. Ensuring correct controls and procedures are followed for all company purchases, including those by credit card
10. Working closely with other members of the Accounts Payable team to meet the month-end deadlines
11. Investigating and resolving outstanding creditor items
12. Ensuring the use of correct VAT rates and numbers when processing invoices
13. Completing ad hoc duties required by the company

About you:

At least 2 years accounts experience is desirable, preferably within an accounts payable function

Able to work accurately and efficiently to tight deadlines

Exceptionally organised with an eye for detail

Knowledge of Excel and accounting systems

Self-motivated and target driven with the ability to work independently

A good verbal and written communicator to all stakeholders internal and external to the business

What do we offer?

1. Monthly Bulk Benefits Allowance including a subsidised gym membership
2. A day off to celebrate your Birthday
3. 60% discount on all products
4. Life Assurance
5. A day off for Volunteering (optional)
6. Cycle to Work Scheme
7. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
8. Summer working hours
9. Free Pantry

Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager

If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.