Accounts Payable Processor

Accounts Payable Processor – Maternity Cover (12‑month Fixed Term Contract) Your Manager: Accounts Payable Team Leader Team: Finance Accounts Payable Location: Glasgow Be part of something big We are Pernod Ricard, a leading global wines and spirits company with over 19,000 employees worldwide and a portfolio of 240 premium brands across 160 countries. In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of four businesses that collectively manage and distribute our products: Chivas Brothers – the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award‑winning Scotch whisky portfolio Pernod Ricard UK – markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail – the global and EMEA home of the Group’s duty‑free, air‑travel and cruise business The Absolut Group – the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio; its Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London Our Finance department supports the Business with financial control, tax and other finance functions. The Accounts Payable team, consisting of nine people based in our Glasgow office, authorises and pays invoices on behalf of the Group. Your new team As part of our Accounts Payable team, you will work closely with finance, supply chain and business managers to ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices. Your main responsibilities will cover the full invoice lifecycle from receipt through to payment. Your unique contribution You will have three main areas of responsibility: Receipt of Invoices: Log invoices into the core finance system, ensuring all key fields are accurate and distinguishing invoices from credit notes. Accurately enter VAT and additional charges. Invoice Approval (3‑way match): Obtain approval from the correct business managers, route invoices for approval and match invoices against goods received and purchase order records. Problem Solving: Investigate and resolve any invoice exceptions in collaboration with business managers and suppliers. Who you’ll be working with Internally, you will collaborate with business managers across the organisation. Externally, you will engage with suppliers to resolve issues and support continuous improvement of processes. Qualifications Previous experience of purchase invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliation. Hands‑on experience with computerised Windows‑based accounting systems and invoicing systems such as E1. Ability to process high volumes of transactions accurately, with knowledge of VAT deduction rules. Competency in Microsoft Excel (Pivots / Lookups). Our mix of benefits We offer private medical insurance, income protection, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, 28 days annual holiday, an employee pension share incentive plan, season ticket loans, payroll giving and more. Employees receive gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands and discounts from a range of high‑street retailers. We value flexibility and trust, and provide a range of tools and resources to support wellbeing and mental fitness. Conviviality – the Pernod Ricard Way We call our culture Conviviality: a unique way of working that grows from belonging, empowerment, performance, acknowledgment and sustained impact through sustainability and responsibility. Commitment to diversity and inclusion We promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility across the business, fostering an environment where everyone can be themselves. We encourage candidates to omit personal details such as gender, age, ethnicity or educational background unless directly relevant to the role. Responsible drinking We commit to responsible drinking and welcome all staff regardless of personal choices about alcohol consumption. #J-18808-Ljbffr