Accounts Payable Analyst
3 days ago
Rickmansworth
WHO WE ARE: Soul Foods Group is a leading multinational quick-service restaurant franchisee. Founded in 1985, we are a family-owned business that has rapidly grown to own and manage almost 400 restaurants across the U.K. and Canada. Our mission is to make a difference to people’s lives, their opportunities and their communities through great tasting food and coffee. OUR MISSION To make a difference to people's lives, their opportunities, and their communities through great tasting food and coffee. OUR VISION To build a global food and coffee business, rewarding an engaged and diverse workforce with career and life opportunities, connecting with communities through great tasting food and coffee, and making a difference by giving back in abundance. MORE ABOUT THE ROLE: We are looking for a detail-driven and proactive Accounts Payable Analyst to join our UK Finance team. This is a high-impact role responsible for managing end-to-end accounts payable operations across our multi-site estate. You’ll combine strong transactional expertise with analytical insight—driving accuracy, efficiency, and cost control while building strong supplier relationships and supporting business performance through data-led decision-making. It is a full-time, 40-hour per week role based in our Rickmansworth Head Office 5 days a week. Please note that this role has already been shared with our preferred agencies. We will not be engaging with any additional agencies, and the hiring manager will not consider speculative CVs. YOU WILL DO*: Accounts Payable Operations • Process high volumes of utility, service, and supply invoices accurately and on time, • Manage the full invoice lifecycle, including three-way matching, • Run weekly payments and ensure suppliers are paid on time, • Reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and liaise with vendors, • Manage capex invoices and the fixed asset register, ensuring correct accounting treatment Analysis & Cost Management • Analyse utility costs and usage to identify trends and savings, • Report monthly and quarterly on spend, budgets, and performance, • Negotiate supplier rates, terms, and discounts, • Improve processes to boost automation, efficiency, and data accuracy Month-End & Controls • Lead month-end AP close, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis, • Maintain policy compliance and strong internal controls, • Support audits by providing accurate and timely information WHAT YOU WILL NEED: • 5+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable, ideally within retail, hospitality, or multi-site environments, • Strong experience in high-volume invoice processing, • Experience with fixed asset accounting and utility cost analysis is highly advantageous, • Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs or equivalent), • Experience with ERP systems (Sage 200 desirable), • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy *This job description is only a brief summary of the typical functions of the role - a full job description is available on request WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE: • Part of a great team & the Soul family, • Annual Salary of £32-£38000 (depending on experience), • Up to 28 Holidays including Bank Holidays, • Life Assurance, • Parking on site Soul Foods Group are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues. If you do require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application process; please contact soulcareers@soulfoodsgroup.com Your data will be processed in accordance with Soul Foods Group of companies Data Privacy Notice for New Applicants. To view this document, please contact soulcareers@soulfoodsgroup.com
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