Founded in 2003 by Dong Hyun Kim, he began with a simple yet ambitious mission: to make fresh, flavourful sushi and bento accessible to everyone. After more than 20 years, Wasabi has grown to 40 thriving branches across London, major UK cities, and New York.
In 2019, the journey expanded with the introduction of Wasabi Home Bento, launched exclusively in Sainsbury’s. Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Today, Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand, driving significant market growth and setting new standards for quality and innovation. And this is just the beginning.
Wasabi’s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite.
Our leadership team has unveiled an ambitious 5-year strategy, focusing on company growth, franchise opportunities, and international expansion.
As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance Team based in Park Royal. This is a 3 month fixed term contract.
The Role:
To play an active role in the Accounts Payable function, posting a high volume of invoices, securing approvals and paying suppliers in a timely manner. Perform supplier statement reconciliations, escalating exceptions and issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Working within Microsoft Business Central and embedded auto scanning tools.
Receive, review and code all Non-PO invoices ready to register/post. Manage the distribution via email securing relevant approval according to policies and authority matrices. Chase internal departments if needed
Review, validate and post the auto matching of invoices to goods received, manage and report variances for PO-Invoices, working with central warehouse staff, restaurant manager and supplies to resolve shortages and rejected items.
Communicate with suppliers via phone and email both proactively and reactively, keeping them informed of expected remittance dates. Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations, secure copies of missing invoices etc.
Identify and create both standard and urgent payments in HSBC banking platform.
Send remittances of payment to suppliers
Support any audit or internal enquiries for invoices postings, supplier movements etc
Share ownership of accounts payable mailboxes, distribute emails within the team.
Support testing for system enhancements as we look to implement approval workflows, banking integration and extended purchase order working models.
Supplier and ledger maintenance & housekeeping as required.
Our requirements:
Experience within an Accounts Payable function – Essential
Experience with banking platforms and raising manual payments - Essential
Experience with ERP systems.
Experience with Microsoft Nav/Business Central or F&O – Desirable
Competent user of Microsoft Excel - Essential.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and mathematic skills.
Organized with a flexible approach, ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
A strong command of the English language both written and verbal.
Part ACCA or CIMA qualified would be advantageous.
Ability to meet tight deadlines
In return we provide:
great working environment
Pension scheme
Target Bonus
Refer A Friend Scheme
Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available)
50% discount in our Branches
Employee Assistant Programme
Help@Hand (a service providing health and wellbeing support)
Hybrid working model
Long Service Awards
Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings
Life Assurance
Cycle To Work
Free on-site parking
A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.
Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you.
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