Accounts Payable ( AP ) in Surrey

At Impact Food Group, we’re more than just a school caterer. We’re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better‑quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. We are constantly learning, evolving, and improving – every way, every day. We are one of England’s fastest‑growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high‑quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

We are now looking for a talented and highly organised Accounts Payable to join and play a vital role in supporting our business.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the smooth running of our Accounts Payable function.
• Post manual and EDI invoices across multiple entries.
• Support payment runs, including allocation of unallocated payments and reconciliations.
• Supervise the transactional AP team during AP Manager absences (e.g., meetings or leave).
• Shadow the AP Manager on reporting, month‑end close, and reconciliation activities.
• Identify operational gaps and elevate improvement opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain efficient workflows.

What we’re looking for

• 3-5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or finance operations.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, overheads (OVHD), and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• High‑volume invoice processing experience.
• Ability to supervise a small team and make sound operational decisions when required.
• Advanced Excel skills and a strong analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working across multiple companies or entries.
• Familiarity with payment runs and unallocated payment processes.
• Exposure to mentoring, coaching, or training team members.

What’s in it for you

• The opportunity to build a career you can be proud of in a growing business.
• Access to a wide range of free training, qualifications, and development opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers.
• Pension scheme and other great company benefits.
• Monthly incentives and recognition for top performers.

If you’re looking for your next step and want to be part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

IFG is committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer – if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail our within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.