Accounts Payable Assistant Apply now

Location: NG16 3SU (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days from home)

Salary: £27,421.87 DOE

Hours: Flexible, 37.5 hours per week

About Alpkit: Alpkit is a £15 million turnover business specialising in outdoor equipment, with a focus in clothing and bikes. With 10 strategically located stores across the UK, including Snowdonia, Scotland, and the Lake District, Alpkit has built a loyal community of customers who actively participate in events like wild swims and gravel bike rides. Operational for 20 years, Alpkit prides itself on supporting customers to "go nice places and do good things."

Website - https://alpkit.com/

Role Overview: As an Accounts Payable Assistant working in a finance team of five, you will primarily focus on the purchase ledger and reconciliation tasks, dealing extensively with foreign currencies related to stock sourced internationally. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong confidence in the accounts payable process. The role will develop into an integral part of the payables function with the opportunity to update and improve processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement internal controls around overseas stock purchases, including reconciliations to POs, checking terms, and managing payment runs.
• Communicate with suppliers as needed.
• Process supplier payments.
• Liaise confidently with the Supply Chain team.
• Perform standard month-end reconciliations.
• Improve processes related to stock purchases.

Requirements:

• Proven accuracy and confidence in handling the AP process.
• Experience with purchase ledger and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with dealing in foreign currencies.
• Ability to liaise effectively with supply chain and other internal teams.
• Competence with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (experience with Khaos Control is a plus).

Benefits:

• Flexible Working: Hybrid model with flexible hours.
• Personal and Career Development: Opportunities for apprenticeships, NVQs, Management and Leadership courses, and professional qualifications.
• Unique Perks: 50% discount on AK products, additional discounts on third-party brands, and a cycle to work scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program, 3 paid Wellbeing Days, 24 hour online GP service, Westfield Health cash plan, and Nuffield Gym Membership discounts.
• Parental Support: 6 weeks paid parental leave, paid leave for pregnancy loss, compassionate leave, and paid parental leave for special occasions.
• Green Commuting Subsidy: Up to £2.50/day Alpkit credit for green commuting.
• Community Engagement: Up to 5 paid days per year for volunteering and matched charity fundraising through the Alpkit Foundation.
• Retirement Planning: Enhanced pension contributions.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please make us aware at jobs@alpkit.com. Join Alpkit and become part of a team that values all cultures & backgrounds, along with respect, appreciation, and the drive to "go nice places and do good things."