Role: Accounts Payable Accountant (6 month contract )
Hours: Full-time or part time ( Monday- Friday)
Location: Swansea HQ Onsite
Salary: up to £30,000 dependant on experience (pro-rated for part-time)
About the Position
The Accounts Payable Accountant position is not a transactional AP role alone — we are looking for someone commercially aware, process-driven and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth business environment.
The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring supplier relationships are managed effectively, payment cycles run smoothly and working capital is optimised through close collaboration with Accounts Receivable and the wider Finance Team.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Ownership
* Take full ownership of the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable function.
* Oversee invoice processing, coding and posting within Xero, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
* Manage supplier statement reconciliations and proactively resolve account queries.
* Ensure robust controls are maintained across invoice approvals, payment authorisation and ledger integrity.
Supplier Payments & Treasury Coordination
* Manage weekly/fortnightly payment runs across multiple banking platforms and currencies.
* Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time, whilst balancing business cash requirements.
* Support banking administration, payment controls and treasury visibility across accounts.
Process Improvement/Automation
* Review workload allocation, implement best practice processes and improve operational discipline.
* Create clear accountability, KPIs and reporting around AP performance.
* Review the current AP process end‑to‑end and identify opportunities for:
o Automation
o Workflow improvements
o Systems integration
o Approvals process optimisation
o Improved reporting visibility
* Leverage strong knowledge of AP process and finance system to improve efficiency and controls.
* Work closely with Finance leadership to implement scalable processes.
Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
* Partner closely with Accounts Receivables to optimise purchase‑to‑pay cycle.
* Support management of:
o Creditor days
o Payment terms
o Short‑term liquidity planning
o Working capital cycle management
* Provide insight into supplier commitments and future cash requirements to support decision‑making.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in an AP role.
* Experience managing multi‑currency supplier payments.
* Strong understanding of AP controls, reconciliations and month‑end close.
Desirable
* Experience in a high‑growth business environment.
* Experience integrating AP systems / automating approval workflows.
Benefits
* High‑growth FMCG business with global ambition
* Opportunity to help build a billion‑dollar brand
* Fast‑paced, creative environment with real ownership
* No corporate red tape – your impact matters
* Early Finish Fridays 4pm
* Fresh lunches prepared daily by our in‑house chef
* State‑of‑the‑art office with onsite parking
* Companywide “win together” bonus scheme
* Your birthday off
* Epic launch parties and team events
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
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