Finance Graduate - Accounts Payable

Mountain Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Staff discount

Family & friends discount

Job summary

Mountain Group is recruiting a Finance Graduate - Accounts Payable to join a busy team at our London head office. The role supports the Accounts Payable function across supplier accounts (UK and international) and requires strong numeracy and Excel skills.

You will manage invoices, supplier setup, and remittance details, perform statement reconciliations, and liaise with internal and external contacts to resolve queries in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Desire to join an Accounts Payable team and develop a career in Finance.
• Strong numeracy and IT skills (particularly Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.
• Good spoken and written communication skills and initiative to problem solve.
• Organisational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Open, friendly, proactive with appetite to develop in a growing team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities on a group of specified supplier accounts – either International or UK based suppliers
• Manage the email inbox to ensure that invoices are passed for processing and queries are dealt with or escalated as required
• Process invoices and credit notes
• Setting up new suppliers including bank details and maintaining related account information such as remittance email address, payment terms etc.
• Statement reconciliations including investigation and resolution of outstanding balances
• Liaising with internal and external contacts to resolve invoice queries in a timely manner
• Supporting co-workers within the team and working together to achieve business targets
• Other ad-hoc duties as required

Skills

Numeracy

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Graduate - Accounts Payable to join a busy team in a rapidly expanding retailer. Mountain Warehouse currently trades from over 4000 stores throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and New Zealand. We also have a thriving e-commerce site and trade through an increasing number of online marketplaces, such as Amazon & eBay, both in the UK and internationally.

Reporting to one of our Accounts Payable Team Leader you will play a key role in supporting the business in several key AP tasks.

This role is based at our Head Office in London

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all activities on a group of specified supplier accounts – either International or UK based suppliers
• Manage the email inbox to ensure that invoices are passed for processing and queries are dealt with or escalated as required
• Process invoices and credit notes
• Setting up new suppliers including bank details and maintaining related account information such as remittance email address, payment terms etc.
• Statement reconciliations including investigation and resolution of outstanding balances
• Liaising with internal and external contacts to resolve invoice queries in a timely manner
• Supporting co-workers within the team and working together to achieve business targets
• Other ad-hoc duties as required

We would like to meet someone who is

• Desire to join an Accounts Payable team and develop a career in Finance
• Strong numeracy and IT skills (particularly Excel)
• Excellent attention to detail, performing all work with high levels of accuracy
• Good spoken and written communication skills and initiative to problem solve
• Organisational and time management skills with ability to work to deadlines
• Open, friendly person who is proactive, keen to develop and work as part of a growing team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working, 2 days in London based office & 3 working from home
• 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends

At Mountain Group, we’re passionate about helping our customers enjoy the great outdoors. With a focus on sustainability, we design quality products that are made for adventure and built to last, whether it’s for hiking, running, skiing, or just exploring closer to home. As a team, we’re united by our passion for the outdoors, our commitment to exceptional customer service, and our belief in working together to achieve great things.

We value individuality and teamwork, believe diversity drives innovation and success, and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Whether you’re creating an exceptional in-store experience, driving innovation behind the scenes, or shaping the future of our brand, every role plays a part in bringing Mountain Group to life. If you’re excited about adventure, retail, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!