AP Assistant

About the role

The Accounts Payable Assistant will join the Gate Gourmet SSC Finance Team, ensuring vendor invoices are processed efficiently and in compliance with company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Process cost of sales invoices, matching them against purchase orders and deliveries in SAP.
• Handle non‑inventory invoice coding, distribution, and approval through the automation system.
• Follow up invoice and purchase order queries with internal and external stakeholders.
• Verify invoices, perform reclassifications, and ensure compliance with accounting and VAT rules.
• Create and upload automated domestic and international payment runs to the bank.
• Manage manual/one‑time payments, monthly AP ledger reconciliation, and vendor account maintenance.
• Perform month‑end accruals, GRNI reconciliation, and pre‑payment schedule updates in SAP.
• Maintain the AP central mailbox, ensuring vendor communications are addressed within 24‑48 hours.
• Support KPI reporting, audit queries, and ad‑hoc tasks.

Required profile

• Preferably degree level education; master’s degree desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in accounts payable or similar roles.
• Experience working with foreign currencies and VAT calculations.

Required skills

• SAP experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of VAT rules and accounting compliance.