Accounts Payable Accountant

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Be part of something big We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world's top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines. Here in the UK In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses: Pernod Ricard UK , which markets , sells and distributes our products in the UK market Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail , the global and EMEA home of the group's duty free, air travel and cruises business. The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London. Your new team This position sits in our Global Travel Retail business. Global Travel Retail is one of the Group's largest markets, bringing Pernod Ricard brands to life in the exciting and innovative Travel Retail channel which includes duty-free, cruise ships & border shops around the globe. With a global footprint across more than 20 locations and over 30 nationalities, our working culture celebrates inclusion and diversity. Our team is united by our shared passion for travel and our shared belief in its transformative power. Travel to the heart of our exciting business with our @pernodricardtravel Instagram page, showcasing our latest projects and innovations around the globe. As an Accounts Payable Accountant, you will be responsible to carry out all aspects of the accounts payable function, from processing of all Accounts Payable invoices, expense claims and provide month / year end support for Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail. Your unique contribution You will have 4 main areas of responsibility: Invoice Processing & Verification Process external and inter-company supplier invoices and credits, entering invoice data into the accounting system (JD Edwards) and routing for approval via email. Ensure all relevant data is correct (VAT, currency, amount, authorisation, nominal code, narrative) and properly approved in accordance with the chart of authority. Match invoices to goods receipts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies as they arise. Process staff travel and expense claims, following up on outstanding or pending items. Supplier Management & Payments Create, amend, and maintain supplier records within the master file, ensuring all entries are accurate, fully documented, and correctly saved in the accounting system. Reconcile monthly supplier statements, identifying and following up on any discrepancies or outstanding items requiring action. Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier queries, building and maintaining strong working relationships with credit control teams at key suppliers. Prepare and process payment runs for managerial approval, ensuring correct parameters are applied and that only blocked or not-yet-due items remain unpaid. Month-End Close & Reporting Perform balance sheet account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process, investigating and resolving any variances. Support the inter-company reporting process, including the allocation of supplier invoices and reconciliation of inter-company balances. Prepare and distribute monthly travel and expense reports to relevant stakeholders. Compliance, Audit & General Support Assist in preparing and collating supporting documentation for internal and external audits as required. Monitor and manage the shared Accounts Payable inbox on a rotational basis, ensuring queries, invoices, and correspondence are triaged and responded to in a timely manner. Undertake additional ad-hoc tasks as required to support the wider finance team. Who you'll be working with Internally, you will work with both Finance and non-finance departments across GTR Europe and Americas BU. Externally, you will communicate with external suppliers Your blend of talent This position could be right for you if you have: A bachelor's degree in accounting Experience in accounts payable role Have experience in using ERPs (e.g. posting invoices, running enquiries, posting journals, posting batches, closing ledgers), ideally Oracle JD Edwards and SAP. Strong knowledge and palatability for Excel Liaising with all departments and suppliers Experience in reporting is a plus This position could be right for you if you are: Methodical and detail oriented Autonomous and proactive Curious and enthusiastic A team player Our mix of benefits For your health , we o

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