Accounts Payable Assistant

Matthew Clark Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

C&C Group plc (Matthew Clark/Bibendum brands) is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join the team in the UK. You will work under the Accounts Payable Team Leader, processing a large volume of invoices and supporting a busy department.

The role involves matching invoices to purchase orders, resolving queries, and maintaining supplier reconciliations within our JD Edwards/SoftCo environment. A positive, collaborative mindset and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Accounts Payable experience preferably in a multi-site organisation.
• Statement reconciliations.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Matching invoices to the correct purchase order on SoftCo.
• Query resolution.
• Priority management in a high-volume environment.
• Responding to supplier and internal queries about accounts payable or payments.
• Requesting statements from suppliers.
• Reconciliation of statements against supplier ledger.
• Debit balance resolution.
• Follow best practice whilst maintaining a high speed of working.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Statement reconciliations

Excel

JDE

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

We’re a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade – day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we’re always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we’re supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.

About the Role

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will report to the Accounts Payable Team Leader and be working closely within a team that manages the processing of approximately 16,000 invoices per month. You will be working with a passionate and supportive team.

The business that has recently completed a significant investment in a system upgrade using JD Edwards and SoftCo. Any experience with either system or similar would be advantageous.
This role perfect for someone looking to grow and develop their career with a business that will support and guide them in their career development.

Key Accountabilities

• Matching invoices to the correct purchase order on our SoftCo system
• Query resolution
• Priority management- we work with a large volume of suppliers and reconciliations in a fast-paced environment
• Answering queries from suppliers and other business departments about accounts payable or payments made
• Requesting statements from suppliers where they are not provided
• Reconciliation of statements against the supplier ledger
• Debit balance resolution
• Follow best practice and procedure (and ensure suppliers are also following) whilst maintaining a high speed of working

About you

• Accounts Payable experience preferably in a muti-site organisation
• Statement reconciliations
• Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge
• Any experience or knowledge of JDE system but not essential
• A numerical approach, able to calculate and alter monetary values quickly
• Great attention to detail
• A Positive and Can-Do Attitude
• Demonstrable good communication skills
• Must have the ability to work in a team.
• Must possess time management skills and be able to meet deadlines set

About Us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe.

C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].