Accounts Payable Administrator

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Administrator

Date: 3 Mar 2026

Location:

Brighton, BNH, GB, BN2 4GL

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time

Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract

The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we’re not going anywhere. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us, with a range of fantastic opportunities now available.

We’re looking for fellow pioneers of ethical beauty who are keen to drive our business in the UK and around the world. If that sounds like you, we’d love you to join us as we embark on our next chapter.

The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We’re fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who’s not afraid to mix things up.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator on a 6 months Fixed Term contract who will be responsible for the general administration of vendor accounts payable, ensuring invoices are processed and paid accurately on a timely basis in accordance with group policies and KPIs, while maintaining high standards of customer focus and service. Two days in our Plus X office in Brighton mandatory (Tuesday and one other preferred day).

We are ideally looking for someone who can start immediately.

• Responsible for processing/parking vendor invoices and credit notes.
• Responsible for follow up of parked invoices/credit notes in a timely manner and liaising with the business to resolve
• Responsible for processing one-time vendor, customer refunds, debit memos and adjustments
• Preparation of the weekly payment proposal, rent payments and any other out of cycle requests
• Responsible for vendor statement reconciliations and resolving identified discrepancies
• Responsible for clearing and other entries in the vendor ledger, such as direct debits and down payments
• Maintain, update and action the Cost Price and Quantity trackers for stock vendors

• Experience working with ERP system (SAP highly desirable)
• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role essential
• Sound knowledge of Excel
• High standard of computer literacy
• Proactive and can-do attitude essential
  
  Ability to multitask and manage high volume workloads

As well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us: a 6% non-contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.