Accounts Payable Administrator – Join Team Cotteswold
Location: Tewkesbury Head Office
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (0830 start)
Department: Finance
Are you organised, methodical, and confident working with numbers? Cotteswold Dairy, one of the UK’s leading independent, family-owned dairies, is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance Department at our Tewkesbury Head Office.
As an Accounts Payable Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the business – ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, maintaining up-to-date records, and providing vital support across the wider Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchase ledger or accounts experience to develop their career within a friendly and supportive team environment.
Main Responsibilities
Set up and maintain supplier accounts in the purchase ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures
Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, checking all details for accuracy, VAT, and authorisation
Manage invoices through the internal WAP approval system, ensuring timely transfer to Sage
Handle supplier enquiries professionally via phone and email
Monitor unauthorised or held invoices and liaise with managers to resolve issues
Reconcile supplier statements and aged creditors, following up on debit balances
Process weekly BACS payments, cashbook, and petty cash transactions
Maintain accurate filing and scanning of invoices
Produce monthly statutory milk reporting on MAPS and maintain farmer records
Proactively seek improvements to processes within Accounts PayableAbout You
Previous experience in an accounts payable, accounts office, or purchase ledger role
Strong organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail
Proactive problem-solver who can manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
Proficient IT skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Experience using Sage or similar accounting software is desirableAbout Cotteswold Dairy
Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is a proud family-owned business supplying high-quality dairy products across the UK. We support local farmers and communities, delivering the freshest products with first-class service. As part of Team Cotteswold, you’ll work within a company that values teamwork, commitment, and respect for people, helping us remain at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community.
Benefits
Competitive salary with opportunities for progression
22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Company Pension via Salary Exchange (4.0% employee, 4.5% employer)
Health & wellbeing support through Simply Health after probation
Cycle to Work scheme and discounted product deliveryJoin our Finance Team and play your part in keeping Cotteswold Dairy running smoothly — apply today to become our next Accounts Payable Administrator