TAG Catering Equipment is a leading provider of commercial kitchen and bar fit-outs for the UK's premium hospitality sector. We work with some of the most respected hotels and restaurants in the country, delivering full turnkey projects that combine innovative design, energy-efficient technologies, and high-quality construction.
Due to expansion and continued growth, we're now looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Coordinator to join and expand our existing finance team based at our head office in Stevenage.
Experience within a construction or "projects" based company is extremely advantegous for this role, due to the complex nature of the projects we deliver for our clients.
This role plays a key part in the financial operations of the business. You will take ownership of the accounts payable function across multiple group companies, ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently and accurately while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
This is a fast paced role where you'll be dealing with multiple stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the department, including suppliers, contractors, our project coordinators and project managers. Alongside processing purchase invoices, you'll also support in raising supplier and contractor purchase orders, supporting our project coordinators as demand requires.
With a high volume of supplier invoices, we're open to your own ideas and initiatives to help make the accounts payable function more efficient and robust. There is a true opportunity to put your own stamp on our processes.
Key responsbilities:
* Accurately process purchase invoices on a daily basis
* Review and manage supplier payment runs in line with agreed terms
* Maintain and monitor the accounts payable mailbox across four companies
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
* Raise purchase orders as required, supporting the rest of the team
* Manage company credit card and staff expense claims
* Support with foreign payments and multi-currency transactions
* Ensure purchase orders and receipts are correctly reviewed and matched
* Allocate invoices to appropriate cost centres and departments
* Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries and maintain good relationships
* Assist with monthly and year-end close procedures
* Support the Finance Team with internal and external audits
* Continuously look for ways to improve and streamline financial processes
* Use Excel to produce accurate reports and support financial analysis
* Provide ad hoc support to the wider Finance and Purchasing teams
The fit:
* Previous experience in a similar accounts payable or finance role, particularly within a construction or "projects" based organisation.
* Experience using Sage 50 Accounts, other Sage packages or other accounting software (e.g. Xero) is essential
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
* Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, etc.)
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Experience with multi-company or group accounting is advantageous
* Knowledge of foreign currency transactions and reconciliations is a plus
* Lives locally and can commute daily to our Stevenage office
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work with an award-winning marketing, design, and project delivery team so you can focus on your role
* Flexible working available (subject to contract and time spent in company)
* Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme
* Company pension & life insurance
* 28 days holiday
* Team Incentive Programme
* The opportunity to dine for free at our project sites including fine-dining restaurants and 5* hotels
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee mentoring programme
* Flexitime
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Stevenage, SG1 2FZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Is your accounts payable or finance experience within a construction or projects based organisation?
* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Experience:
* Sage: 2 years (required)
* Sage 50 Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
* Xero: 1 year (preferred)
* Accounts payable: 2 years (required)
* Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person