Accounts Payable Associate

Premier Foods; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food company is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate for a 4-month Fixed Term Contract in Manchester. The successful candidate will manage supplier queries, ensure invoices are processed accurately, and support the finance team in maintaining high service standards. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with experience in SAP Accounts Payable and Excel. Join a company that values inclusion and authenticity.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing supplier queries and transactional activity.
• Ability to drive improvement in Accounts Payable processes.
• Familiarity with P2P invoicing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier queries and ensure timely payments.
• Ensure compliance with financial processes.
• Support invoice processing.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Calm under pressure

Tools

SAP Accounts Payable

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

We're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Associate to join our Finance team at Premier Foods on a 4 month Fixed Term Contract. You'll be responsible for managing supplier queries, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, and maintaining high standards of service to both internal and external stakeholders. This role is key to ensuring our suppliers are paid on time and that our accounts payable processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve supplier queries and manage transactional activity.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Support invoice processing to prevent overdue payments.
• Share knowledge of P2P invoicing processes across the team.
• Act as an escalation point for stakeholders.
• Reconcile supplier payments and manage post distribution.

Requirements

• Drive continuous improvement in Accounts Payable processes.
• Experience with direct and indirect suppliers.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Calm under pressure with excellent communication skills.
• SAP Accounts Payable experience.
• Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).

Desirable

• SAP MM and FI module knowledge.
• Familiarity with Process Director.

Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier Foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.