Payments Associate - 6 Month FTC
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Position Overview & Specifications
Premier Foods is one of Britainβs biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.
Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and youβll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
Payments Associate
6 Month FTC
Manchester, M3 2BY
Salary + Benefits and Hybrid Working
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Premier Foods is a flagship British food manufacturer, and, with us, youβll enjoy a close-knit, friendly, and supportive team. Itβs a medium-sized company feel twinned with stability, support, and career progression potential within a large-sized organisation.
As a Payments Associate, you will be responsible for the efficient processing of payment runs to tight deadlines and clearly defined Service Level Agreements using SAP. You will be responsible for ensuring, when achievable, all suppliers are paid on time and providing a professional and helpful end to end service to both internal and external customers.
Do You Offer�
Experience working with both direct and indirect suppliers
SAP Accounts Payable Knowledge
Good Level of Excel knowledge β Pivot & Look up Tables
Interested In�
Joining a category-leading FTSE 250 business striving to be carbon neutral by 2030 Hybrid working flexibility, with two days in the office each week Clear and achievable career pathways into leadership positions
Premier Foods is passionate about enriching the lives of both our people and our communities. Weβre a diverse and progressive team that embraces empowerment, inclusivity, and learning.
Our hybrid working structure offers the flexibility of homeworking and the team/social benefits of being in the office two days per week. Weβre based in central Manchester (Deansgate), with excellent transport links. Our office site is modern and, crucially, free breakfast, tea and coffee in the office, and an on-site coffee and snack bar.
Everythingβs Premier, Including the Perksβ¦
Company laptop 25 daysβ annual leave (pro rata) plus statutory holidays on top Contributory pension scheme (up to 7.5%) Modern office location and facilities β breakout rooms and space for meaningful collaboration! Employee Assistance Programme β help with legal advice, financial planning, and counselling support
Interested�
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
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 (Β£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: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Payments Associate - 6 Month FTC roles across Premier Foods'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 Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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