Accounts Payable Assistant FTC

Whittard of Chelsea; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance + enjoyyour

Up to 50% store discount on Whittard

Monthly product allowance

Auto-enrolment Pension scheme

Access to our wellbeing portal and EAP

Flexible working opportunities

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

Whittard of Chelsea is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant on a 3‑month FTC to join the Finance team at Milton Park. You will support accurate, timely transactional processes and collaborate with colleagues to keep audit-ready records.

With hybrid working and a generous holiday allowance, this role offers exposure to stock invoice processing, posting invoices, and contributing to continuous improvement within a busy finance function.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data processing skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures (stock matching experience is a plus).
• A flexible, collaborative approach and willingness to support the team.
• Ability to learn quickly and retain information.
• AAT Level 3/4 is advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process all invoices, expenses and payments, ensuring timely coding, filing and query resolution.
• Monitor and manage the Accounts Payable inbox and daily post.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support stock invoice processing and match invoices to receipts, resolving any issues.
• Assist with cash management, payment run preparation and maintaining audit-ready filing systems.
• Contribute to a smooth-running finance function by supporting continuous improvement and collaborating with colleagues across the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Deadline driven

Team player

Quick learner

Education

AAT Level 3/4 advantageous

Job description

Job Introduction At Whittard, we’re passionate about bringing luxury tea and coffee to our communities. We’ve been achieving this goal since 1886, and have ambitious objectives to grow our business with each role being key in delivering these. The Accounts Payable Assistant - 3 Month FTC is an exciting opportunity to be part of this journey join the Finance team at our Milton Park offices. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager you will support the team delivering accurate, timely, and efficient transactional finance processes. In return you’ll benefit from hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, fantastic product discounts and investments in your professional training and development.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process all invoices, expenses and payments, ensuring timely coding, filing and query resolution.
• Monitor and manage the Accounts Payable inbox and daily post.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support stock invoice processing and match invoices to receipts, resolving any issues.
• Assist with cash management, payment run preparation and maintaining audit-ready filing systems.
• Contribute to a smooth-running finance function by supporting continuous improvement and collaborating with colleagues across the team.

About You

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data processing skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures (stock matching experience is a plus).
• A flexible, collaborative approach and willingness to support the team.
• Ability to learn quickly and retain information.
• AAT Level 3/4 is advantageous, but not essential.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance + enjoy your birthday off
• Up to 50% store discount on Whittard products.
• Monthly product allowance.
• Auto-enrolment Pension scheme.
• Access to our wellbeing portal and Employee Assistant Programme
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Selection of family friendly benefits.

… And much much more!

Whittard of Chelsea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thrive to be a diverse and an inclusive organisation. We want to be a place where differences are recognised and celebrated, with a workforce that builds teams from all individualities, backgrounds, and experiences.

Together as a Whittard family, we continue to create a culture that encourages, supports, and inspires all our employees to have a voice, to make a positive difference in helping to develop our ambitious brand.