Accounts Payable Accountant

Be part of something big

We are Pernod Ricard a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19000 employees globally. We own 16 of the worlds top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries including: Absolut vodka Ballantines Chivas Regal Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies Jameson Irish whiskey Martell cognac Havana Club rum Beefeater Malfy and Monkey 47 gins Malibu liqueur Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacobs Creek Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.

Here in the UK

In the UK Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:

• Pernod Ricard UK which markets sells and distributes our products in the UK market
• Chivas Brothers the largest brand company in the Group responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail the global and EMEA home of the groups duty free air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.

Your new team

This position sits in our Global Travel Retail business. Global Travel Retail is one of the Groups largest markets bringing Pernod Ricard brands to life in the exciting and innovative Travel Retail channel which includes duty-free cruise ships & border shops around the globe. With a global footprint across more than 20 locations and over 30 nationalities our working culture celebrates inclusion and diversity. Our team is united by our shared passion for travel and our shared belief in its transformative power. Travel to the heart of our exciting business with our @pernodricardtravel Instagram page showcasing our latest projects and innovations around the globe.

As an Accounts Payable Accountant you will be responsible to carry out all aspects of the accounts payable function from processing of all Accounts Payable invoices expense claims and provide month / year end support for Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail.

Your unique contribution

You will have 4 main areas of responsibility:

Invoice Processing & Verification

• Process external and inter-company supplier invoices and credits entering invoice data into the accounting system (JD Edwards) and routing for approval via email. Ensure all relevant data is correct (VAT currency amount authorisation nominal code narrative) and properly approved in accordance with the chart of authority.
• Match invoices to goods receipts investigating and resolving any discrepancies as they arise.
• Process staff travel and expense claims following up on outstanding or pending items.

Supplier Management & Payments

• Create amend and maintain supplier records within the master file ensuring all entries are accurate fully documented and correctly saved in the accounting system.
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements identifying and following up on any discrepancies or outstanding items requiring action.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier queries building and maintaining strong working relationships with credit control teams at key suppliers.
• Prepare and process payment runs for managerial approval ensuring correct parameters are applied and that only blocked or not-yet-due items remain unpaid.

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process investigating and resolving any variances.
• Support the inter-company reporting process including the allocation of supplier invoices and reconciliation of inter-company balances.
• Prepare and distribute monthly travel and expense reports to relevant stakeholders.

Compliance Audit & General Support

• Assist in preparing and collating supporting documentation for internal and external audits as required.
• Monitor and manage the shared Accounts Payable inbox on a rotational basis ensuring queries invoices and correspondence are triaged and responded to in a timely manner.
• Undertake additional ad-hoc tasks as required to support the wider finance team.

Who youll be working with

Internally you will work with both Finance and non-finance departments across GTR Europe and Americas BU. Externally you will communicate with external suppliers

Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if you have:

• A bachelors degree in accounting
• Experience in accounts payable role
• Have experience in using ERPs (e.g. posting invoices running enquiries posting journals posting batches closing ledgers) ideally Oracle JD Edwards and SAP.
• Strong knowledge and palatability for Excel
• Liaising with all departments and suppliers
• Experience in reporting is a plus

This position could be right for you if you are:

• Methodical and detail oriented
• Autonomous and proactive
• Curious and enthusiastic
• A team player

Our mix of benefits

For your health we offer private medical insurance critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance.

Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days annual holiday your employee pension share incentive plan family care season ticket loans free mortgage advice payroll giving and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

We have regular events in our very own office bar employee-run networks a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! Its our way of being and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

Were committed to conviviality and with this youll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. Youll be Empowered to Perform supported to succeed and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on Sustainability and Responsibility (S&R).

Were committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as Créateurs de Convivialité.

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply our teams we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture an environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills experiences and achievements not your gender age ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or e accommodations or support to complete our application process please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As Créateurs de convivialité we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore all are welcome at Pernod Ricard regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business we work together with industry members civil society governments local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1