Accounts Payable Assistant

7 days ago


Chessington, United Kingdom New England Seafood International Full time

New England Seafood International - Who are we?

New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 650 people across two sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 22,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.

Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing, and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity

What is the purpose of this role?

To be responsible for coding and processing all invoices received for payment, account reconciliation and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

**Accountabilities / role measurement**

The main responsibilities & accountabilities for this role are:

- Coding and processing overhead purchase invoices
- Three way matching and processing stock invoices
- Processing the weekly bacs payment run for all our suppliers based in the UK
- Reconciling supplier account statements on a weekly basis
- Investigating and resolving supplier queries in a timely manner
- Reporting and managing booking errors on GRNI
- Processing cash payments for foreign currency
- Sending out weekly approval reminders to colleagues
- Providing information for traceability exercises & audits
- Creating and amending supplier accounts
- Creating and amending supplier Bacs templates

The main purpose of these tasks is to take initiative in maintaining the purchase ledger. There are different ways to achieve this, but ultimately it is up to you to find a rhythm and process which works for you and achieves the overall team objective, to keep the purchase ledger as up to date and accurate as possible.

What experiences, knowledge and capabilities do I need to demonstrate?

To be successful in this role you should be able to demonstrate recent experience in a similar role. Have experience of working within a financial software system and have good MS Software skills specifically in outlook & Excel. Have strong verbal and written communication skills and have strong self-motivational and time management skills.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chessington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- purchase ledger: 1 year (preferred)
- Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chessington


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