Senior Accounts Payable Associate - Beauty

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ecommerce group based in Manchester is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Associate to manage accounts payable and treasury functions. The ideal candidate will have a finance qualification and experience in a similar role, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Excel. The role involves mentoring and leading a team while ensuring accuracy in financial operations.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to an on-site gym

Discount on THG brands

Wellbeing support including access to a GP

Qualifications

• Must have a finance related qualification (AAT) or similar experience.
• Experience in a Shared Service environment is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily task management and ensure team efficiency.
• Act as the first point of contact for team queries.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings and support team collaboration.
• Ensure timely posting of invoices and credit notes.
• Support team leaders with reporting and management duties.

Skills

Finance related professional qualification (AAT)

Team management experience

Communication skills

Intermediate MS Excel skills

Fluency in English

Education

3 - 5 years' experience in similar role

Tools

Sage or similar ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Finance at THG is dynamic and fast-evolving, supporting central functions and divisional teams across Beauty and Nutrition. Our teams are embedded in the business, driving performance, ensuring financial control, and acting as a strategic enabler of. Adaptability, agility, commercial insight, and a change-driven mindset are key traits across our finance community. About the Role This role will undertake all aspects of the accounts payable (AP) and treasury functions from start to finish, alongside mentoring Accounts Payable Associates. As a Senior Accounts Payable Associate in Beauty you will perform duties across the AP and treasury functions and support the team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily task management and ensure team mailboxes are maintained within SLA.
• Act as the first point of contact for team queries, providing guidance and support.
• Facilitate weekly team meetings and informal 1:1s to foster collaboration and wellbeing.
• Ensure invoices and credit notes are posted accurately and on time ahead of payment runs.
• Support Team Leaders with reporting and office management duties.
• Drive team targets and escalate issues where necessary to Team Leaders.
• Promote alignment with established processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage internal communications via Teams and calls, ensuring follow-up on action points.
• Provide feedback and contribute to meetings led by Management to strengthen internal relationships.
• Support Management decisions and help maintain a united front across the team.
• Assist team members during probation and provide training support where needed.

Qualifications

• Finance related professional qualification (AAT) or ideally at least 3 - 5 years' experience within a similar role.
• Experience in managing within a Shared Service environment.
• 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.
• Self-driven, enthusiastic and motivated; confident and assertive with good communication skills.
• Committed to ensuring that our customers and suppliers receive excellent service standards.
• Good time management skills, high work standards, good team worker, and ability to work under pressure.
• Committed to the continuous improvement of themselves and the business.

Benefits

• 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.
  • Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months.
• Wellbeing Support
  • Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
  • Access our in-house CBT therapist.
  • Access our 24/7 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.