At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier accounts and resolve queries while meeting key performance indicators.
- Company: Join Brakes, part of the Sysco Group, a leader in foodservice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, hybrid working, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture that celebrates individuality and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that values your unique talents and offers career growth.
- Qualifications: Previous Accounts Payable experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 29974 - 36634 £ per year.
Highly organized with great time management? Brakes (Part of the Sysco Group) are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Accounts Payable Team as an Account Handler. Our role is offering hybrid working with 2 days required in the Ashford office per week, so ideally you will be within a commutable distance to Ashford. This role is being offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
- Ownership of managing allocated supplier accounts
- Timely reconciliation of key and ad-hoc supplier monthly statements (back to the accounting system) and effective resolution of any unreconciled items.
- To assist suppliers in a professional manner at all times to resolve their queries (telephone calls and emails), whilst ensuring that you balance the needs of the supplier and the Brakes group.
- Meet key monthly AP Account Handling KPI’s
- Cover other key supplier accounts in colleague’s absence as required
- Ad-hoc tasks as required
The ideal candidate will have previous Accounts Payable experience or relevant experience working within a finance team with strong communication skills, a good telephone manner and ability to write clear and articulate emails. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office – intermediate Excel ability required (V-Lookups/Pivot Tables) is required. Knowledge of SAP is advantageous but not a requirement as training will be provided.
A competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days, pension scheme, hybrid working contract, huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop, discounts on cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo. Career progression opportunities - being part of Brakes and the wider Sysco group, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility.
We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships.
Account Handler - office based employer: Sysco GB
Brakes is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and inclusivity, making it a fantastic place for an Area Sales Manager to thrive. With a competitive salary, uncapped bonus potential, and a home-based contract, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that values diversity and encourages personal development through various learning programmes. Join us in our mission to connect the world through food while being part of a team that celebrates your unique talents and contributions.
