Accounts Payable Accountant

Job description

Accounts Payable Accountant

London based

Permanent role

Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail
Pernod Ricard is the world's n°2 in wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of €8,682 million in FY16. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008).

Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin and Malibu, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo and Kenwood wines.

Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of 18,500 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand Companies” and 85 “Market Companies” established in each key market. Pernod Ricard is strongly committed to a sustainable development policy and encourages responsible consumption. Pernod Ricard's strategy and ambition are based on three key values that guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust and a strong sense of ethics.

Pernod Ricard first gained presence in Travel Retail in the early 1980's and today Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail is leading the value creation within the channel, whilst engaging with its travellers through multiple points of their ‘Travel Trail' journey and strong customer partnerships. Global Travel Retail is Pernod Ricard's 2nd largest market in terms of profit and a strategic focus for the business.

The role
In the role of Accounts Payable Accountant, you will be responsible for carrying out the processing of all Accounts Payable invoices, expense claims and provide month / year end support for Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail.

Key responsibilities include:
· Sort documents, sort incoming mail, ensuring correct supplier code is used, identifying invoices and credit notes and send documents to correct parties for authorisation;
· Data entry, matching invoices against the goods receipt where appropriate;
· Ensure all relevant data is correct (VAT, currency, amount, authorisation, nominal, narrative), and properly approved;
· Create / amend / update all suppliers in master file and ensure that it is properly and accurately documented and saved in the accounting system;
· Reconciliation of monthly supplier statements and follow up where action is required;
· Handle all questions from suppliers; develop a relationship with credit control staff of key suppliers;
· Process the payment runs and pass onto manager for approval, ensuring correct parameters are set and only blocked and not due items remain unpaid;
· Reconciliation of supplier payments to bank statements and reconciliation of unallocated cash account;
· Processing of staff T&E expenses and following up the pending items.
About you
You will have previous Accounts Payable experience from FMCG, the wine and spirits industry or retail and have a finance related degree. You will be customer orientated, have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a team.

Why us?
Pernod Ricard really is the place to work for reward, recognition, enjoyment, excitement, motivation and a challenge! We offer highly competitive total compensation and benefit packages to attract, motivate and retain high-quality talent.

Our offering is designed to promote a high-performance culture that enables Pernod Ricard to achieve its vision of leadership within premium spirits and wines.