Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable MI Analyst to join the Finance Team, based in Ashford, Kent, on a 12- month contract (maternity cover). As part of our continuous development and growth strategy, we are offering flexible hybrid working.

You will report into the Account Payable Manager and you’ll be responsible for running and analysing of all data and management information relating to Accounts Payable.  Providing analytics/insights and recommendations to your stakeholders.  Offering daily support to the AP Managers and team.  You will also manage a small portfolio of suppliers ensuring that invoices are matched via a 3-way match and suppliers are paid in line with payment terms. 

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Ensure work priorities are met and are to the required standard 
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner to all stakeholders
• Be able to analyse and interpret results with recommended actions
• Assess business processes and controls highlighting any changes and benefits
• Confidently influence where required to achieve the desired outcome
• Be able to drive change in a measured approach
• Ensure your portfolio of suppliers are reconciled and paid in line with payment term.

About you:

You’ll be an enthusiastic role model who takes a pro-active approach to tasks.  You will be proficient in excel using v-lookups and pivots routinely.  This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment and enjoys communicating with people at all levels across the business through a variety of means.  You will have a roll up your sleeves approach and be naturally inquisitive.  You like to ask the question why.  You will have a good work ethic and lead by example.   This is a key role to ensure that we are supplying the correct data analysis and recommendations to stakeholders with the ultimate aim to ensure our suppliers are paid within payment terms, stakeholders feel empowered to make a decision and the team feel supported.

What you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 23 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays
• 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
• Real career 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.