Accounts Payable Assistant

Founded in 2003 by Dong Hyun Kim, his mission was simple, to make fresh and flavorsome sushi and bento available to everyone. Almost 20 years later Wasabi have 43 successful branches across London, other UK major cities and New York.

The journey continued in 2019 with the launch of Wasabi Home Bento exclusively into Sainsbury’s through the future brands scheme. Now two years into this journey the business has broken all records, Wasabi are not only the fastest growing ready meal brand but also #2 ready meal brand in the market. And we’re just getting started. The leadership team have set out their 5 year strategy which encompasses company growth, franchise and international expansion.

Our menu is renowned for its distinctiveness, freshness and flavour. The cold food range of sushi, pokes and salads are made fresh daily in our branch kitchens and our hot bento, noodle bowls and soups offer an indulgent and comforting alternative to our broad and democratic demographic.

As we prepare for out next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance Team based in Park Royal.

The Role:

Working as a part of the Finance Team, the candidate will assist in processing a high volume of invoice documentation and transactions as well reconciliation of the accounts payable control accounts within the required reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dealing with high volume of invoices and allocating payments to supplier accounts.
• Reconciliation of month end accounts payable balance to supplier statements.
• Ensuring relevant items have been received at the branches and requesting the relevant invoices / credit notes for any missing or returned items.
• Filing invoices and statements individually for each supplier.
• Allocating supplier payments and regular supplier account reconciliations
• Keeping suppliers them informed of expected remittance dates and negotiating payment plans where necessary
• Communicating with stores to resolve discrepancies between goods receipted and invoices received
• Ensuring invoices received from suppliers meet the required format as per our supplier manual and communicating required improvements to suppliers
• Sending remittance of payment to suppliers and preparing BACS payment runs
• Dealing with internal and external queries and maintaining suppliers’ database
• Assist other members of the Finance team to collect information or run reports as and when required
• Other ad hoc tasks or financial reports required by the Account Payable & Receivable Manager

Our requirements:

• Previous experience within an accounts payable function.
• Adequate knowledge and experience with(preferably Microsoft Dynamic Nav) CONTINIA desirable.
• A competent user of Microsoft Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment and ability to meet tight deadlines
• 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.

In return we provide:

• great working environment
• pension scheme
• Refer A Friend scheme
• Staff meals
• Life Assurance
• a variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and
• other incentives with the opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.

Our people make us who we are. Join a company where you’ll have the opportunity to work for a growing company and build a real career.

COME ROLL WITH US!