The Senior Accounts Payable/Receivable Assistant will be responsible for managing both supplier payments and customer invoicing processes. This includes processing supplier invoices, managing cash collection, credit control, and cash flow management. They will handle new supplier and customer setups, maintain accurate financial records, and serve as the primary point of contact for all accounts payable and receivable queries, both internally and externally. General Responsibilities Process and manage supplier invoices and payments according to internal guidelines Manage weekly & daily sales and customer invoicing (email, EDI & post) Oversee credit control function and customer limit reviews Perform weekly/monthly payment runs and bank reconciliations Maintain cash flow management Complete month-end processes including balance sheet reconciliations Handle GRNI account, Old POs, and Reject Notes Manage timely clearance of debit notes Support sales reporting and maintain promo records Assist with customer price list maintenance Provide timely financial information to the business Support ad hoc activities within the finance team and wider business Skills / Competencies / Behaviours Demonstrates flexibility and projects a positive manner in the face of change Excellent time, space, and task management skills Ability to foresee and prevent potential problems Strong written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on active listening Professional interaction with clients and associates, providing prompt and accurate responses Strong team player willing to provide backup support and actively support group goals Sound judgment and decision-making abilities in the absence of direction Commitment to fostering an environment of continuous improvement Pre- Requisite Responsibilities Health Safety ( Do the Right Thing) Proactive approach to creating a H&S culture within team Accountable for delivering H&S metrics Responsible for supporting H&S on compliance and H&S system management Responsible for supporting SLT on delivery of H&S strategy Providing a safe and positive environment for our colleagues Food Safety Quality ( Bring Better Quality Food to Everyone Every Day) Ensuring all products produced and dispatched are compliant with Food Safety Regulations Ensuring that all activities managed in line with external audit standards (BRC) and or customer specifications Taking a pro-active approach to product quality and good manufacturing practice. Culture - Care, Commitment, Trust Operating and communicating with colleagues in a respectful and positive manner Pro-actively supporting colleagues in achieving personal and company goals Positively growing a positive working environment encompassing all pre-requisite responsibilities Be self-aware as a leader. Be open to change. Listen to ideas & concerns openly. Show people that you care by giving genuine feedback on ideas & concerns & rewarding if/when relevant. Communicate effectively. Always remain professional & calm. Always do the right thing. Continuous Improvement (Entrepreneurial Spirit) Developing teams to embrace and drive a continuous improvement culture To develop and improve people, yield, throughput, Work collaboratively to improve results on identified projects Reduce waste (utilities, product, packaging)