Accounts Payable Lead (Temp- 3 months) in London

Since launching in 2014 with the creation of the first shelf-stable cold brew, Minor Figures has focused on creating innovative, plant-based products for a more delicious future.

Our signature Barista Oat range can be found on the bar at over 10,000 independent coffee shops around the world and our full lineup of products can be found in thousands of stores across 4 continents. Minor Figures has been B Corp Certified since 2022.

We have big plans for the future of MF. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we want to welcome curious, free-spirited, bold thinkers to help us continue to create and evolve. We value individuality and a team made up of people who bring a diverse range of experiences and perspectives to the table. If you share our love for the unexpected and you want every day you spend at work to be a chance to flex your creativity and test-drive your maddest ideas, we’d love to hear from you.

The Accounts Payable Lead is a role that plays a key part in the success of the finance function. The role will take sole ownership of accounts payable, supplier payments and invoice/expense processing for both our UK and US entities.

The accuracy of the financial data, reconciliations and supplier relationships is the key foundations of building a world class finance function. This role works closely with finance, the business and external suppliers.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is comfortable moving between process ownership, analysis, supplier communication, reconciliation, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

This role combines end to end ownership of accounts payable with a focus on accuracy, control and supplier relationships across our UK and US entities. Priorities will evolve as the business grows, but success in the role will include:

Day to Day
● Management of purchase order process & ensuring that all invoices are correctly
authorised
● Posting of supplier invoices & expenses, ensuring postings are made accurately and on
time
● Obtaining supplier statements & reconciling with ledger to ensure completeness
● Dealing with day-to-day supplier queries
● Ensure accuracy of VAT codes on expenses and invoices
● Preparation and management of weekly payment runs and payment of staff expenses
● Completion of bank and credit card reconciliations
● Responsible for reconciliation of accounts payable ledger at month end

Ad hoc
● Training new staff members on expenses & purchase order processes
● Assist with year-end audit queries
● Suggest improvements of systems and implement process changes to achieve efficiencies
● Support with restructuring of the Finance team and processes over the coming months

You’ll be reporting into Kimberly, our Head of Finance, working alongside our wider Finance team, who love what they do and contribute to the growth of Minor Figures. You’ll work closely with a motley crew of teammates across the globe that are celebrated for their individuality in a work culture that encourages you to be optimistic, experimental and daring.

First up, we hire humans, not machines, so let’s look at the key skills that we love to see. People that:

● Live and breathe their authenticity and individuality in everything that they do.
● Take pride in what they do, and inspire others to do the same.
● Have a sense of fun and adventure, along with a hands on & a can-do approach.
● Not be phased by constant change and challenges and willing to adapt and implement
solutions.
● Collaborate like crazy & have a willingness to help in all areas of the business when
needed.
● Approach every day like it’s day one. Committed, open minded and ready to enjoy every
exhilarating second.
Now, let’s look at the experience we ideally need. You’ll need:
● Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Lead or similar experience
● To have worked in a fast-paced environment with a solid understanding of what a good AP
end to end process looks like
● To be a problem solver who can take ownership of a process

And if possible, but not necessary:
● Experience in working with Xero, Pleo and ApprovalMax
● Worked in high growth FMCG environment
● Familiarity with Drinks/Coffee/Oat milk manufacturing business

We realise that a job is more than just the take home salary each month. So what are you really getting?

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays. Up to 5 days annual leave rollover to the following year
• 1 additional day off to protest, volunteer, attend a demonstration
• EquipsMe Health Insurance
• Free membership for you and your family on the ‘Calm’ app
• Parental Leave Policy
• Pension scheme NEST
• Everyone has options for shares in the company
• Plenty of coffee and oat m*lk! YAY!
• Vegan lunch & snacks when you are in the office
• Staff discount 30% off on all orders

Your main place of work will be at our office, at Minor Figures UK HQ - Unit 12a, Uplands
Business Park, Blackhorse Lane, London, E17 5QJ.

Hours of work will generally be 9.00am – 5:30pm but may vary with workload or by agreement.
Flexibility may sometimes be required due to travel requirements

At Minor Figures everyone is welcome. We are committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture that is inclusive and diverse. We celebrate differences and continually support all members of our company to be proud of who they are. In recruiting for our team, we pride ourselves on equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, sex, age, disability, race, religion, sexuality or social class. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their abilities and effectiveness, nothing else.

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