Accounts Payable Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Established Large bakery with deep roots in Artisan Chilled and Frozen breads for the UK & European markets is looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant . Reporting directly into the Finance Manager, this role will support the purchase ledger team and will be responsible for inputting, processing and reconciling purchase invoices.
Hours of Work: 40 hrs per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00
Main duties:
- Timely and accurate logging, coding, entering & filing of supplier invoices/credit notes daily.
- Requesting statements from vendors and reconcile statements once in a month.
- Deal with supplier queries, contractors, and other business departments about accounts payable or payments made.
- Timely payments of suppliers and staff by BACS and cheques.
- Distributing invoice copies for authorisation among the relevant departments internally.
- Liaise with the purchasing team and other departments to resolve invoice queries.
- Preparation of period end accruals, through use of unauthorised invoices, goods received not invoiced and departmental heads.
- Agree Inter Company balances monthly
- Assist with preparation of periodic management accounts.
- Preparation & submission of period end VAT & Intrastat reports.
- Conduct Aged Creditor reconciliation and prepare for review. Close purchase ledger.
- Assist with other Adhoc duties as and when required.
The Candidate:
- Previous experience working within payables
- Excellent time management and organisation skills to meet deadlines and demands.
- Good IT skills encompassing the ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Attention to detail and able to work to a high degree of accuracy
- A strong communicator
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Slough, SL3 0AP
Application deadline: 12/06/2023
Expected start date: 12/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Payable Assistant roles across MONTANA BAKERY LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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