Accounts Payable Administrator

Job Title: Accounts Payable Administrator 12 Month FTC  

Location: Solihull

Job Length: 12 Month FTC

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available


• Private Medical options


• Life Assurance


• Company bonus scheme


• Access to 24/7 GP services


• Enhanced pension contribution


• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)


• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, poppi, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK.  As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed. 

About the role:

Carlsberg Britvic is looking for a proactive and organised Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Shared Services Finance team in Solihull on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for an individual with strong administrative and customer service skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality support to suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will support the Accounts Payable function in ensuring invoices are processed accurately, supplier queries are resolved promptly, and financial controls and company policies are adhered to at all times.

Role Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently within agreed service levels.


• Validate invoice information and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.


• Monitor invoice workflow queues and resolve processing exceptions.


• Support the matching of invoices to purchase orders and goods receipts where applicable.


• Respond to supplier and internal customer queries via email and telephone.


• Manage shared Accounts Payable mailboxes and ensure timely responses.


• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment and account discrepancies.

• Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.


• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations.


• Support month-end activities and reporting requirements.


• Maintain accurate records and audit trails.


• Ensure adherence to internal controls, compliance requirements and financial policies. This aligns with the importance Carlsberg Britvic places on AP controls, supplier management and audit readiness.


• Support data cleansing, reporting and process improvement activities.


• Assist with AP projects and operational initiatives as required.


• Complete routine administrative tasks to support the wider AP team.

Experience and Key Attributes:

Essential

• Previous administrative experience, preferably within Finance or Accounts Payable.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Good communication and customer service skills.

Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.


• Positive and professional attitude.


• Strong organisational skills.


• Problem-solving mindset.


• Willingness to learn and adapt.


• Team player who actively supports colleagues.


• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering excellent service.

Desirable

• Previous Accounts Payable experience.


• Experience using SAP, Ariba, VIM or other ERP systems.


• Experience working within a Shared Services environment.


• Understanding of purchase-to-pay processes and supplier management.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

Application Process:

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.