Accounts Payable Assistant Full Time NEW

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Accounts Payable Assistant

Location:

UK – Maidstone

Job Family

Accounting

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R0008847

Experience Years

5-10 Years of Experience

Employee Type

Regular

About The Opportunity

Are you accurate, proactive, and do you have a passion for numbers? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where you interact with a variety of stakeholders? Then this Accounts Payable Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Accounts Payable Assistant, you are responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and financial transactions. You play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function and work closely with internal departments, suppliers, and (international) growers. With your strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, you ensure that financial processes run efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

In this role, you are a vital link within the financial process. You ensure that invoices are processed correctly and payments are made on time, while continuously liaising with colleagues, suppliers, and growers. No two days are the same, you will balance administration, analysis, and communication.

• Process and ensure timely payment of supplier invoices
• Review, code, and ensure correct authorisation of invoices
• Match invoices accurately to purchase orders
• Prepare self-bill account sales for UK and overseas growers
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Identify and follow up on missing invoices
• Process haulage and supermarket-related invoices
• Respond to queries from suppliers, growers, and internal stakeholders
• Support other departments and the rest of the EMEA accounts payable team
• Carry out general administrative duties

Candidate Profile

You are someone who thrives on structure, accuracy, and collaboration. You can prioritise effectively, think in solutions, and take ownership of ensuring processes are completed correctly and on time. You are also comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including in an international environment.

• Proven experience in a similar financial role (preferably within the fresh produce or food industry)
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and follow-up discipline
• Experience working in an international environment is an advantage

What We Offer

• A varied and responsible role within a dynamic organisation
• Collaboration with international stakeholders
• Opportunity to take initiative and drive improvements
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

Recruitment process

The recruitment process starts with an initial screening by the Recruitment team. This is followed by an interview with the Head of Accounts Payable and one of the EMEA Controllers. A DBS check forms part of the recruitment process.

About Driscolls

Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world. Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners. Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

Driscoll’s es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll’s es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo. Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll’s han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro. Driscoll’s es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.

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