Accounts Assistant

Responsibilities

• Process, release, and close Purchase Orders efficiently and accurately
• Work closely with the Procurement Lead
• Liaise with the Finance Transactions team, Management Accounts team, Demand Planning, and Operations
• Raise Purchase Return Orders
• Ensure compliance with all PO policies and approval requirements
• Support the rollout of the No PO, No Pay policy
• Transition the PO process from email‑based submissions to the new ERP system
• Contribute to key projects, including reviewing and validating master data for suppliers, customers, and items
• Support the Team Leader in implementing the rebates process on the new system
• Carry out ad hoc financial tasks as required

• No prior experience required – full training will be provided
• Experience in a purchasing role is beneficial
• Experience in an FMCG or stock‑based environment is advantageous
• Exposure to international businesses and currencies is a plus
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Proactive and confident in challenging assumptions to reach clear outcomes
• Willing to go above and beyond, supporting the Finance team’s strong reputation
• High attention to detail and a commitment to getting things right first time
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally
• Able to thrive in a fast‑moving environment
• Personable with strong communication skills for working with stakeholders
• Keen to build strong working relationships and a professional network
• Punctual, organised, and able to manage time effectively
• Target‑driven and self‑motivated
• A strong team player

Demonstrates proficiency in processing and managing Purchase Orders while ensuring compliance with policies and effective communication across teams. Capable of transitioning processes to new ERP systems and supporting financial tasks in a fast‑paced environment.