Accounts Payable Associate

Premier Foods; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British food company is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate in Manchester. This role involves resolving supplier queries, processing invoices, and maintaining compliance. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and knowledge of SAP and Excel. Premier Foods values inclusion and strives to create a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Experience with direct and indirect Suppliers.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good level of Excel knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Perform query resolution on the Supplier Base.
• Ensure compliance with controls and accurate invoice processing.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

SAP Accounts Payable Knowledge

Excel (Pivot & Lookup Tables)

Job description

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Accounts Payable Associate

Location: Manchester, GB

As our next Accounts Payable Associate, you will be responsible for performing query resolution on the Supplier Base and ensuring compliance with controls. Your daily activities will include supporting other Accounts Payable Associates and Team leaders to ensure accurate invoice processing before they become overdue.

You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of the P2P Invoicing process and share this with the wider team as appropriate. You will manage internal and external stakeholders and act as an escalation route where needed.

You will be responsible for providing a professional and helpful service to both internal and external customers, aligning with the values of Premier Foods.

Within this role, there is an opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

The Key Requirements...

• Experience working with both direct and indirect Suppliers
• Highly organised, and able to prioritise work appropriately
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – with the wider team, internal and external stakeholders
• SAP Accounts Payable Knowledge
• Good level of Excel knowledge – Pivot & Lookup Tables

Desirable

• MM and FI SAP knowledge
• Process Director Knowledge

The Benefits and Perks...

• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and occupational health support
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• The Hamper - our employee discount platform

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices across the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century, and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier Foods, we believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future 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.