Accounts Payable Account Handler

Sysco GB; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional food wholesaler seeks an Accounts Payable Account Handler for their Aylesford office. This full-time role involves matching invoices, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring efficient processing. Ideal candidates possess excellent customer service skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary, holidays, and career progression are included. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday

Pension scheme

Discounts on retail

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Accounts Payable or transferable skills welcome.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Match supplier invoices to GRN documentation accurately.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Process supplier queries and service invoices for approval.
• Run payment runs and process payments.
• Prepare supplier reconciliations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Job description

Company Description

Job Description

KFF have a fantastic opportunity for a Accounts Payable Account Handler to join the team on a full-time permanent basis based at our Aylesford office. This role requires you to work Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.

As an Accounts Payable Account Handler, you will match supplier invoices to stock records, identify discrepancies, and take prompt action to resolve them. Your role involves ensuring efficient processing to meet payment deadlines, while safeguarding the company by ensuring payments are only made for goods received at the agreed price and for services that have been properly authorised.

KFF is a regional food wholesaler with c.270 colleagues based near Maidstone, Kent. We are part of Sysco, the world's largest foodservice provider with over 65,000 colleagues globally. KFF has a family feel with a close-knit team, supplying both fantastic local pub and restaurant customers as well as delivering direct to the caterer.

Key accountabilities:

• Match supplier invoices to GRN documentation, ensuring accuracy in quantities and pricing.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies with the Goods In and Buying teams.
• Handle supplier queries professionally and process service invoices for approval.
• Ensure correct coding of invoices with management accountants.
• Run payment runs and process payments via Barclays online system.
• Prepare supplier reconciliations and resolve any outstanding discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier details and manage new account setups.
• Handle other administrative tasks such as invoicing and driver fines.

You:

Prior experience in Accounts Payable or a related field is advantageous but not required - we welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills or a willingness to learn. We are looking for a confident individual who is people orientated and can thrive in a fast paced, demanding, and pressurised environment. You'll have excellent customer service and communication skills and enjoy dealing with different levels of people across the business from other departments. You will have excellent organisation skills and have the ability to prioritise your workload ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standards.

Once you've applied, you'll be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Shortlisted candidates will then be booked in for a face-to-face interview at the Aylesford office.

What you'll receive:

• A competitive salary
• 23 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Discounts on cycle to work scheme, and retail outlets/supermarkets/restaurants and days out through KFF staff sales shop.
• Staff sales shop.
• Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility.

Qualifications

Additional Information

At kff everyone is welcome. We don't want you to 'fit our culture' we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don't just look at your CV, we're more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at kff and we recognise that kff can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

KFF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities.