Accounts Payable Legder

**_Welcome to KFC_**

Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition, and buckets of heart - you’ve got KFC.

Since 1939, we’ve been bringing finger lickin’ good chicken to the world, and today we’re proud to be in over 1000 communities across the UK & Ireland. But without our people, none of it would be possible. Just like our recipe, they’re all original.

Join us. Bring it. And together, we can be part of something truly extraordinary.

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Bringing it to the role._**

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will support the day to day running of the Accounts Payable process alongside a team of 3 Accounts processing administrators.

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What you’ll do_**
- Support the invoice coding and approval process in the Basware P2P system.
- Complete Periodic Statement Recs.
- Preparation of weekly BACS & manual payment runs.
- Maintain the Supplier Master file and creation of new accounts in accordance to Yum Policy
- Liaising suppliers in order to resolve queries.
- Support AP Close & complete periodic Account Reconciliations.
- Reporting and analysis of aged creditors and debtors
- Actively seek out areas for process improvement to drive efficiency and enhance controls based on Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Legislation.
- Support the Accounts Payable Manager with Department related Project work.
- Ad-Hoc duties to assist Accounts Payable and the wider financial control team as required.

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What we’d love from you_**

**_ About You_**
- Work well under pressure and the ability to manage their time effectively.
- Ability to deal effectively with personnel across all levels of the organization and external suppliers.
- Strong IT/Systems Literacy, particularly using MS Excel.
- A passion for Systems and Process, and an eye for spotting potential for improvement.
- A strong and proven desire to build know-how for yourself and for the organization.

**Experience**
- Extensive Accounts payable experience
- AAT Qualified or working towards qualification
- Experience of Multi-Currency Ledger and payments beneficial however not essential
- Experience of Basware P2P & Oracle JD Edwards beneficial however not essential

**_Be Original._**

At KFC, everyone gets a seat at our table. Since we landed in the UK in 1965, we’ve fed our people’s potential - to be their best selves, make a difference and have fun.

Because it’s not just what you do at KFC. It’s the way you do it. Unapologetically you, undeniably original.

You’ll work with colleagues who all bring their originality to the table: their energy, spirit and sizzle and make every day high flyin’ and high fryin’.

As a multi-billion-pound business with over 1000 restaurants, we take ambition seriously. You’ll be treated with respect and supported in everything you do as you roll up your sleeves and play your part in bringing finger lickin’ good chicken to our customers. And whatever your journey looks like, we’ll help you get there. From flexible working to the chance to earn qualifications, we got you. There are all kinds of opportunities at KFC.

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Buckets of Benefits_**

A career with KFC offers much more than just fantastic earning potential. We reward achievement with amazing incentives and benefits, including:

- **Flexible, hybrid working **with our Restaurant Support Centre located in Woking, Surrey - a 24-minute train ride from London Waterloo. Depending on job requirement, travel across the UK & Ireland may be required.
- **Generous pension** with up to 11% company contribution.
- **‘Fri-Yay’ time** - finish up at 1pm every Friday, all year round.
- **Live Well Days** - 5 days per year to disconnect from our day-to-day (in addition to 25 days annual leave and bank holidays).
- You can buy or sell up to 5 extra days of your core annual leave allowance each year.
- After 5 years’ service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days.
- **Bonus** - We work hard and do our best work to succeed together. When the company and individual goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
- **Wellness**- We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes, including Telus Health, and 1:1 Mental Health coaching sessions with our partner Sanctus.
- **Private healthcare**, including access to Digital GP, with the option to increase to include family cover.

Flexible and Voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Health Screening and Gym Discounts.
- **Insurances** - All colleagues are covered by our life and income protection insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
- **Study Support** may be available for job-related qualifications.
- **Parental Leave** - We offer enhanced paid leave and flexible return to work options for those important times.
- **Colleague Discount** - If you love KFC as much as we do, you’ll received a 25% discount.

**_Our Commitment to You_**

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