Accounts Payable Associate - Beauty

The Hut Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in ecommerce is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to ensure smooth financial operations. In this dynamic role, you will manage supplier accounts, handle invoice processing, and collaborate with external stakeholders. You'll enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the financial success of a growing company. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in finance. Join a company that values adaptability and resourcefulness, and be part of a journey towards excellence in the beauty and nutrition sectors.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

On-Site Gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Discount on THG Brands

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Personal Tech

Subsidised Bus Pass

Access to On-Site Barber

Anniversary Gifts

Compassionate Leave

Qualifications

• Finance qualification or 1 year experience in accounts payable is essential.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier accounts and ensure timely invoice processing.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and reconcile accounts regularly.

Skills

Invoice Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Problem Solving

MS Excel

Fluent English

ERP Systems Knowledge

Education

Finance Related Professional Qualification (AAT)

1 Year Experience in Similar Role

Tools

Sage

Procure Platform

Job description

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

About THG Beauty

We know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our portfolio of leading retailers and iconic beauty brands caters to everyone, everywhere, empowering customers all over the world to look and feel fantastic.

By combining our portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third-party beauty brands through online retail sites LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, THG Beauty's ambition is to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry, supporting the channel shift to online.

THG Beauty’s breadth of relationships is unique to the beauty market; it engages with brands as a retailer, a brand owner, and a product developer and manufacturer, making it the industry’s digital strategic leader.

About Finance at THG

Finance at THG is a dynamic and evolving team, covering everything from accounts receivable and payable to treasury, tax, internal audit and dedicated commercial teams for each division: Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health, and Brands. As THG grows and takes on new ventures, our finance team supports every step of the way. Our team thrives on driving change, adaptability, and resourcefulness, maintaining financial control and profitability.

Why be an Accounts Payable Associate at THG?

As an Accounts Payable Associate, you will be playing a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. You will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in invoice management, building relationships with suppliers and working closely with external stakeholders. You will get the opportunity to enhance your skills within a fast-paced and dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a designated portfolio of supplier accounts
• Ensure invoices for your designated portfolio are received and recorded in a timely manner via our Procure platform or via exceptional manual processing
• Using relevant databases and accounting system
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues working with the supplier and internal stakeholders requesting credit notes or raising internal debit notes as and when required
• Reconcile supplier accounts on a regular basis using agreed templates (monthly as a minimum)
• Request any missing supplier documents and ensure process is followed to have these captured in the system
• Ensure all invoices, credit notes and payments are allocated correctly on both supplier’s statement and our system
• Monitor unposted invoices report for your designated portfolio of suppliers
• Review unmatched GRNI for your designated portfolio of suppliers
• Complete GRNI Account Reconciliations ready for Manager Review (Weekly)

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Finance related professional qualification (AAT) or ideally at least 1 years’ experience within a similar role
• Ability to act as SME for the accounts payable team
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written. Another Language (Polish, Swedish, German, French) an advantage but not essential
• Office IT literate, preferably with intermediate MS Excel skills
• Sage or any other ERP systems knowledge
• Maintaining a can do, positive attitude with a focus on high level internal and external customer service

What's in it for me?

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

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