Accounts Payable Associate

The Hut Group ,
Northwich, Cheshire
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Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, the primary responsibility of the Accounts Payable Associate is to ensure that the processing of suppliers invoices is carried out as per company policy and right first time approach. The Accounts Payale Associate will manage a portfolio of supplier accounts to the expected standard of supplier experience and liaise with THG internal stakeholders providing top class customer service and ensuring that the supplier accounts are aways up to date. The Accounts Payable Associate acts as a subject matter expert and point of reference for activities or issues related to supplier invoices, and ensures that related processes are executed in line with the Group procedures and according to the internal and external audit requirements. Performance Delivery * Monitor and action any supplier services queries and handle all queries efficiently and effectively to ensure all SLAs and KPIs are met. * Provide expertise and act as first point of reference to resolve issues with a supplier account. * Provide support to internal stakeholders and ensure all documents are processed and paid within the expected timeframe. * Act as first point of reference for resolving internal and external issues and escalate to line manager or senior management as appropriate. * Process incoming requests through agreed work flow and schedule activities appropriately. * Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with external counterparts, other Transactional Teams, external suppliers, internal customers and business partners. * Strive to achieve best practice performance levels as per benchmarks agreed with the Accounts Payable Manager. * In liaison with the Accounts Payable Manager and Group PTP Manager identify and propose continuous improvement initiatives * Work with internal stakeholders to understand their expectations and processes and build professional relationships across the business. Requirements * Experience of Accounts Payable processes. * Ability to act as subject matter expert for the accounts payable team, whilst developing cross functional relationships. * Experience of working in a retail business, or business that deals with stock. * Be a self starter, and able to work in an independant or stand alone role if required. * Office IT literate, preferably with advanced MS Excel skills. * Sage or any other ERP systems knowledge would be advantageous. * Track of high performing standards. Benefits * Competitive salary * Company discounts * Bonus scheme

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