Accounts Payable Assistant

Bidfood UK; Sefton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in the UK is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk responsible for handling supplier invoices and resolving queries efficiently. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary, particularly in using functions like vlookups. The company offers competitive benefits to support employee wellbeing and financial security.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Pension contributions matching

Life cover

Health plan for family

High street discounts

Access to pay before payday

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced Accounts Payable environment is essential.
• Strong ability to investigate and resolve invoicing queries.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel for reconciliation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for designated supplier accounts.
• Investigate and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Work cross-functionally to address queries efficiently.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel (vlookups)

Ability to work in a team

Tools

Microsoft systems

Job description

About the role

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

Where has your journey taken you so far?

You will have previous experience of working within a fast paced Accounts Payable department and confident using Mircosoft systems.

Can you reconcile an account using excel? Such as vlookups?

Do you have a passion for problem solving?

Are you able to prioritise effectively and possess the ability to work to targets and managing high volumes of queries

You will have strong communication skills and attention to detail

You possess the skills to work cross functionally across a number of departments across the business, as well as communicating effectively with to all your customers whether they are inside or outside the business

Enjoy working as part of a team?

Play an important part in our journey

Our Accounts Payable team is the department that receive all supplier invoices, ensuring all invoices have correct approval before making payments for company expenditure. You will be the main point of contact for your designated supplier accounts. As a query clerk you will be required to investigate and deal with invoicing queries, such as price and quantity discrepancies, working with colleagues in other parts of the business to ensure all queries are investigated and resolved promptly. We required that you have experience of working in a fast paced environment along with excellent problem solving skills allowing you to work independently to resolve day to day queries.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

33 days holiday (including bank holidays).

A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).

Life cover that you can increase.

Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.

A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.

Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday. We want everyone to join our journey.

About the Company

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more

A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).

Life cover that you can increase.

Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.

A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP. The extras

Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.

Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.

Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover. We want everyone to join our journey.

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace.

We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are.