Job Description

Do you enjoy problem solving? Are you an inquisitive person, driven to complete a task from start to finish? Highly organized, a good communicator, with great time management? Then this is the opportunity for you.
Brakes, a Sysco company are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Accounts Payable Team as an Account Handler, managing an allocation of suppliers, resolving queries and communicating with a variety of internal and external key stakeholders.
This role is offering hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days required in the Ashford office per week. This may change in the future, so ideally you will be within a commutable distance to Ashford.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Ownership of managing allocated supplier accounts
• Resolution of "parked invoices" (invoices that do not match approved goods receipted Purchase Orders) with external and internal stakeholders to ensure that invoices are paid in line with payment terms
• Timely reconciliation of key and ad-hoc supplier monthly statements (back to the accounting system) and effective resolution of any unreconciled items.
• To always assist suppliers in a professional manner, to resolve their queries by phone calls and emails, whilst ensuring that you balance the needs of the supplier and Sysco GB Limited.
• Build professional relationships through business partnering.
• Manage and maintain mailbox queries within the agreed timescale.
• Meet key weekly and monthly AP Account Handling KPI's
• Cover other key supplier accounts in colleague's absence as required
• Other Ad-hoc duties as required

About you:
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. We are looking for someone who can prioritise workloads and work well under pressure whilst using their own initiative to achieve KPIs and SLAs. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office - intermediate Excel ability (V-Lookups/Pivot Tables) is required. Knowledge of SAP is advantageous but not a requirement as training will be provided.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete an online psychometric task, which will be sent to you by the recruitment team.
What you'll receive:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 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.
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world's leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility

Additional Information
At Brakes everyone is welcome. 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 don't just look at your CV, we're more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. 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. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK's largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation's most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we're growing!

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