We're on the lookout for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable Assistant to keep things ticking behind the scenes. From processing invoices to making international payments, you'll help make sure our suppliers are paid on time, and our ledgers stay in great shape. If you're confident juggling deadlines and happy working across teams to get things done, we'd love to hear from you.
The Impact you will have in this role is:
* Processing and coding supplier invoices for both UK and Overseas entities, ensuring accurate entry into the purchase ledger.
* Ensure timely and accurate processing of all supplier invoices in accordance with company policies and payment terms, minimizing late payments and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
* Maintaining purchase ledgers including creating new supplier accounts, deleting obsolete records, regular checks on ledger balances.
* Conducting comprehensive reconciliations of supplier statements.
* Preparation and execution of BACs and SEPA payments, ensuring compliance with internal controls and payment schedules.
* Making urgent and non-UK payments via HSBC internet banking.
* Communicating with suppliers in a courteous and professional manner to efficiently resolve account related queries.
* Maintaining effective communication with managers and the management accounts team to support reporting processes.
A full job description outlining all deliverables and requirements for the above can be found attached to the advert on our careers page.
As our future Accounts Payable Assistant, you will have:
* Experience working within a busy Accounts environment will be preferable.
* Strong purchase ledger experience.
* Experience of using purchase ledgers in a variety of currencies e.g., GBP, EUR, USD, PLN preferable.
* High level of integrity as will have access to and work with sensitive information daily
* Good team worker.
* Hard working and enthusiastic
* Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines.
* Works accurately to produce high quality work.
* Able to work on own initiative.
* Highly organised with a flexible attitude to managing workload priorities.
* Familiar with Microsoft Office package.
* Strong Excel skills - VLOOKUP & Pivot Tables essential.
* Able to pick up systems with ease and with accuracy.
We can offer you:
* Profit Share Bonus: Enjoy a discretionary bonus based on the company's success.
* Future-Proof Pension: Secure your retirement with our comprehensive pension plan.
* Annual Leave: 25 days starting annual leave entitlement
* Loyalty Rewards: Earn an extra day off for every 3 years of service, up to 2 additional days.
* Buy More Leave: Buy up to an additional 3 days of annual leave every year
* Exclusive Discounts: Get special discounts across all our brands.
* Perks at Your Fingertips: Access a variety of benefits through our company website.
* Family Support: Benefit from enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave after 2 years of service.
* Celebrate You: Take advantage of birthday hours to celebrate your special day.
* Wellness Walks: Join company walks to stay active and connect with colleagues.
* Inspiring Workspace: Work in a state-of-the-art Head Office environment.
* Volunteer Day: Enjoy a paid day off to give back to your community.
* Hassle-Free Parking: Free, secure on-site parking for all employees.
* Delicious Dining: Enjoy meals at our subsidized canteen, featuring Starbucks coffee.
* Cycle to Work: Save on travel with our cycle-to-work scheme.
* Fitness Perks: Access discounted gym memberships at various locations.
* Convenient Facilities: Freshen up with our on-site shower facilities, complete with hairdryers and straighteners.
Our Regatta Family:
The Regatta Group supplies quality outdoor clothing and accessories through our 3 great brands - Regatta, Craghoppers and Dare2b - whether exploring the Amazon rainforest, walking your dog in the local park or cycling the Tour de France, we have what you need.
It's a friendly, supportive family business - a place where bakers, dog walkers, book worms, students, parents, travellers, movie buffs, foodies, festival goers, musicians and more come together to create experiences our customers really appreciate.
The thing we all have in common, is that we share the same core values of Great Relationships and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Our investment in the environment:
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the opportunity to support our Group wide sustainability committee and put ideas into action and really make a difference to the world we live in!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At Regatta Group, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.
Take the leap-join us in making a difference, both for our team and the world around us! #J-18808-Ljbffr