Accounts Payable (AP)
Impact Food Group
At Impact Food Group, we’re more than just a school caterer. We’re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better‑quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. We are constantly learning, evolving, and improving – every way, every day.
We are one of England’s fastest‑growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high‑quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.
Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.
We are now looking for a talented and highly organised Accounts Payable to join and play a vital role in supporting our business.
What you’ll be doing
We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented AP Operations Lead to support the smooth running of our Accounts Payable function. This role is critical in ensuring operational continuity across all AP processes while providing temporary team supervision when required.
* Post manual and EDI invoices across multiple entrees
* Support payment runs, including allocation of unallocated payments and reconciliations
* Step in to supervise the transactional AP team during AP Manager absences (e.g., meetings or leave)
* Shadow the AP Manager on reporting, month‑end close, and reconciliation activities
* Identify operational gaps and elevate improvement opportunities
* Ensure adherence to financial policies and internal controls
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain efficient workflows
What we’re looking for
* 3-5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or finance operations
* Strong understanding of reconcilations, overheads (OVHD), and cost of goods sold (COGS)
* High‑volume invoice processing experience
* Ability to supervise a small team and make sound operational decisions when required
* Advanced Excel skills and a strong analytical mindset
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Experience working across multiple companies or entrees
* Familiarity with payment runs and unallocated payment processes
* Exposure to mentoring, coaching, or training team members
What’s in it for you
* The opportunity to build a career you can be proud of in a growing business
* Access to a wide range of free training, qualifications, and development opportunities
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
* Pension scheme and other great company benefits
* Monthly incentives and recognition for top performers
If you’re looking for your next step and want to be part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
IFG is committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.
We are a committed equal opportunities employer – if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail our within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
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