Accounts Payable/ Rebate Specialist

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our Global FMCG Client, the powerhouse behind Persil, Comfort, Surf and Ben & Jerry's, are currently seeking an Accounts Payable/ Rebate Specialist (Trade Terms), based at their Leatherhead site. 2 days in the office (40%) and 3 days at home (60%)

This is a full-time temporary role until March 2022, 36.25 hour week, paying £28,000 - £34,000 per annum pro rata.

Unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates who have a notice period longer than 2 WEEKS to serve.

JOB PURPOSE

The role ensures that rebate transactions in their specific customer area are all carried out correctly within the Service Level Agreement. The role will focus on the raising and processing of customer rebates, ownership of the customer balance sheet, as well as dispute and claims management. There will be a strong emphasis on building and managing relationships both internally and externally with customers. The person in this role will become a Trade Terms Discounts Specialist and have Exposure to both finance and Supply Chain.

KEY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Promo Claim Resolution SLA
Rebate raising SLA

Ensure that all rebate invoices are returned with correct level of authorisation and are paid against the correct rebate and have the appropriate supporting documentation.
Work with the Shared Service team to ensure effective and aligned communication, in terms of closing invoices within the workflow system.
To drive process improvement projects under the direction and support of Commercial Transactions manager and team leads
To develop an expert knowledge of rebate agreements and the ability to respond to queries
To work closely with sales in order to clear outstanding invoices
To raise all customer rebate agreements and challenge any potential discrepancies on the information provided by sales teams
To investigate rebate queries and find a workable solution
Be a pivotal role within monthly rebate releases in time for month end
To ensure all documentation is correct and accessible for audit purposes
To produce a weekly tracker and reports for the business

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

Be able to build relationships and gain the trust of the key stakeholders
Have a high level of accuracy and be able to spot/challenge when errors are being made

Being able to hold ourselves and others accountable
Be able to communicate with key stakeholders on an ongoing basis to ensure we get the best outcome from each situation

KEY EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Previous transactional accounting experience would be a benefit whether gained from a query management role, accounts payable, credit control or customer service or part qualified accountant.
Knowledge of rebates and accruals desirable
Excel to an intermediate level (Pivot's and V Lookups)
SAP experience beneficial