About THG
We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.
Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.
With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?
Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF
About Finance at THG
Finance at THG is a dynamic and evolving team, covering everything from accounts receivable and payable to treasury, tax, internal audit and dedicated commercial teams for each division: Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health, and Brands. As THG grows and takes on new ventures, our finance team supports every step of the way. Our team thrives on driving change, adaptability, and resourcefulness, maintaining financial control and profitability.
About the Role
Reporting into Accounts Payable Manager, the primary responsibility of the Accounts Payable Associate is to ensure that invoices received from suppliers are processed as per company policy.
The Accounts Payable Associate will be a subject matter expert for processing supplier invoices, will execute the process in line with the Group procedures and according to the internal and external audit requirements.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage a designated portfolio of supplier accounts
2. Ensure invoices for your designated portfolio are received and recorded in a timely manner via our Procure platform or via exceptional manual processing
3. Using relevant databases and accounting system
4. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues working with the supplier and internal stakeholders requesting credit notes or raising internal debit notes as and when required
5. Reconcile supplier accounts on a regular basis using agreed templates (monthly as a minimum)
6. Request any missing supplier documents and ensure process is followed to have these captured in the system
7. Resolve supplier payment disputes/short payments
8. Ensure all invoices, credit notes and payments are allocated correctly on both supplier’s statement and our system
9. Monitor unposted invoices report for your designated portfolio of suppliers
10. Review unmatched GRNI for your designated portfolio of suppliers
11. Complete GRNI Account Reconciliations ready for Manager Review (Weekly)
Requirements:
12. Preferably working towards a professional qualification – AAT, CIMA, ACCA, ACA or QBE
13. Fluent in English both verbal and written. Another European Language (French, Polish, German) an advantage but not essential.
14. Strong organisational effectiveness skills; attention to detail
15. Excellent time management skills, ability to perform tasks effectively and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment without close guidance or supervision
16. Results driven, self-sufficient and high motivation
17. Must be able to work effectively with all levels of the organization
18. Initiative and proactiveness for problem solving
Benefits:
Career Development
19. Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
20. Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
Enhanced Leave
21. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
22. Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
23. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
24. Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
25. Buy back up to 3 days each year.
26. Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.
Wellbeing Support
27. Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
28. Access our in-house CBT therapist.
29. Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
30. State-of-the-art on-site gym.
31. Access to our on-site physio.
Other Perks
32. Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
33. Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
34. Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
35. On-site staff shop.
36. Access to on-site barber.
37. Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
38. Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.