Accounts Payable Associate

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

Job summary

A leading food company in Manchester is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Associate for a 4-month Fixed Term Contract. You will be responsible for managing supplier queries, ensuring timely processing of invoices and maintaining service standards. The ideal candidate will have SAP Accounts Payable experience and strong communication skills. Join a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contribution is valued.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative workplace

Qualifications

• Experience with direct and indirect suppliers.
• SAP Accounts Payable experience required.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Resolve supplier queries and manage transactional activity.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Support invoice processing to prevent overdue payments.

Skills

Organisational and prioritisation skills

Communication skills

SAP Accounts Payable experience

Calm under pressure

Tools

SAP MM

SAP FI

Process Director

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.

What you’ll be doing

• 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.
• Drive continuous improvement in Accounts Payable processes.

What we need from you

• Experience with direct and indirect suppliers.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Calm under pressure with excellent communication skills.
• SAP Accounts Payable experience.
• SAP MM and FI module knowledge.
• Familiarity with Process Director.

What we offer you in return

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for career progression into Payments, Cash & Bank, or R2R teams.
• A chance to contribute to a company that values high standards and teamwork.

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 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 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.