Accounts Assistant in Colchester

Bulk™ is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand – and we want you to be a part of it! We want passionate risk-takers. We want people that like to challenge our thinking. We want people that live and breathe digital and have an affinity to the world of nutrition, health, fitness, and sports.

Reporting to the Finance Operations Team Leader, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for managing purchasing invoices, supplier statements, external supplier relations and resolving queries. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and organised individual with strong written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to learn. You’ll gain finance experience working within a fast-paced environment that will provide you with a firm knowledge base to develop your skills and knowledge.

What will you be doing?

• Processing invoices and credit notes onto the Netsuite system accurately and in a timely manner, following the company’s authorisation policies at all times.
• Communicating with both external and internal stakeholders, following up on any queries or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Management of the purchase ledger, ensuring all balances held are correct and allocated where applicable.
• Recognise stock and non-stock costs in the month they occurred, by means of posting invoices and recording of accrued costs on shared spreadsheet.
• Reviewing non-stock purchase requisitions in the Tipalti system.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations, confirming all balances on internal system match supplier statements, resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Liaising directly with suppliers and internal departments to resolve any invoice queries, pricing differences and invoice payments.
• Ensuring all invoices and credit notes are renamed and coded as per company conventions and saved in appropriate folders for processing.
• Set up new supplier accounts in the system as required.
• Ensuring correct controls and procedures are followed for all company purchases, including those by credit card.
• Working closely with other members of the Accounts Payable team to meet the month-end deadlines.
• Investigating and resolving outstanding creditor items.
• Ensure the use of correct VAT rates and numbers when processing invoices.
• Completing ad hoc duties required by the company.

What are we looking for?

• At least 2 years accounts experience is desirable, preferably within an accounts payable function.
• Able to work accurately and efficiently to tight deadlines.
• Exceptionally organised with an eye for detail.
• Knowledge of Excel and accounting systems.
• Self-motivated and target driven with the ability to work independently.
• A good verbal and written communicator to all stakeholders internal and external to the business.

What are the gains?

• Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance including a subsidised Gym Membership.
• A day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• PerkBox Subscription.
• 60% discount on all Bulk™ products.
• Flexi Start.
• Additional Annual Leave (optional).
• Teammate Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Medicash.
• A day off for Volunteering (optional).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Bulk™ Pantry.
• Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays).
• Summer Working Hours.

Location: Colchester, UK

Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.

Our commitment

Bulk™ is a place where employees have a voice fundamental to our success as a business. Building a diverse and inclusive team enables us to reach and connect with our global customers, from developing delicious recipes to how our brand is built and perceived. Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any protected characteristic, if you are a passionate risk-taker and eager to make a difference in sports nutrition, we want to hear from you. We know that a CV doesn’t begin to scratch the surface, and the things that make you who you are could be a real game-changer for us. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Bulk™ takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application for this role. When you apply, we shall process your details for this vacancy only and we will not pass your details onto a third party. We may contact you by email, text or telephone about the progress of your application. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of legitimate interests.