Join Our Team as an Accounts Payable Account Handler!
Are you a natural problem solver with a passion for seeing tasks through to completion? Do you thrive in an organized environment and excel at communication and time management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
At Sysco GB, we’re on the lookout for a motivated individual to join our dynamic Accounts Payable Team as an Account Handler. In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of suppliers, resolve queries, and engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Work Environment:
This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of 2 days in our Ashford office each week. As this may evolve, we prefer candidates who are within a commutable distance to Ashford.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Take ownership of managing allocated supplier accounts.
* Resolve parked invoices (those that don’t match approved Purchase Orders) by collaborating with both external and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payments.
* Conduct timely reconciliations of key and ad-hoc supplier monthly statements, effectively addressing any discrepancies.
* Assist suppliers professionally, balancing their needs with those of Sysco GB Limited through phone and email communication.
* Build and nurture professional relationships through effective business partnering.
* Manage and respond to mailbox queries within agreed timelines.
* Meet key weekly and monthly Accounts Payable KPIs.
* Provide coverage for key supplier accounts in the absence of colleagues as needed.
* Perform other ad-hoc duties as required.
About You:
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Previous Accounts Payable experience or relevant finance team experience.
* Strong communication skills, a professional telephone manner, and the ability to write clear, articulate emails.
* The ability to prioritize workloads and perform well under pressure while using initiative to achieve KPIs and SLAs.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills (V-Lookups/Pivot Tables).
* Familiarity with SAP is a plus, but not required as training will be provided.
What You’ll Receive:
* A competitive salary.
* A generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
* A pension scheme.
* A hybrid working contract.
* Significant discounts on a variety of delicious food and award-winning products through our staff shop.
* Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping, and cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
* Recognition awards and incentives.
* Career progression opportunities within Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opening up a world of possibilities.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive team that values your contributions, we’d love to hear from you!