Accounts Payable Associate — Hybrid | Generous Benefits

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

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.