About the Opportunity

Are you accurate, proactive, and do you have a passion for numbers? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where you interact with a variety of stakeholders? Then this Accounts Payable Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Accounts Payable Assistant, you are responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and financial transactions. You play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function and work closely with internal departments, suppliers, and (international) growers. With your strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, you ensure that financial processes run efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

In this role, you are a vital link within the financial process. You ensure that invoices are processed correctly and payments are made on time, while continuously liaising with colleagues, suppliers, and growers. No two days are the same, you will balance administration, analysis, and communication.

Process and ensure timely payment of supplier invoices

Review, code, and ensure correct authorisation of invoices

Match invoices accurately to purchase orders

Prepare self-bill account sales for UK and overseas growers

Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations

Identify and follow up on missing invoices

Process haulage and supermarket-related invoices

Respond to queries from suppliers, growers, and internal stakeholders

Support other departments and the rest of the EMEA accounts payable team

Carry out general administrative duties

Candidate Profile

You are someone who thrives on structure, accuracy, and collaboration. You can prioritise effectively, think in solutions, and take ownership of ensuring processes are completed correctly and on time. You are also comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including in an international environment.

Proven experience in a similar financial role (preferably within the fresh produce or food industry)

Strong analytical skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organisational skills and follow-up discipline

Experience working in an international environment is an advantage

What we offer

A varied and responsible role within a dynamic organisation

Collaboration with international stakeholders

Opportunity to take initiative and drive improvements

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Recruitment process

The recruitment process starts with an initial screening by the Recruitment team. This is followed by an interview with the Head of Accounts Payable and one of the EMEA Controllers. A DBS check forms part of the recruitment process.

About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world. Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners. Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.