Accounts Payable Clerk
| Posting date: | 10 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG2 1LU |
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1447 |
Summary
Job Advert
Accounts Payable Clerk
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to
create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real
Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio,
we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products,
continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape
the future of food for the better.
We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.
Location: Nottingham, NG2 1LU
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 and Fridays 08:30-16:00 - We also offer flexible and hybrid working!
Salary: £27,000
Purpose: To process purchase orders and invoices for the group whilst making sure payments are accurate, on time, and properly
recorded. You will help keep the day-to-day finances running smoothly and support strong relationships with our suppliers.
Your Duties Will Include:
* Process supplier invoices and match invoices to orders accurately and in a timely manner.
* Enter supplier credit notes promptly.
* Respond to queries from suppliers on invoices, payments and outstanding balances.
* Respond effectively to supplier payment queries.
* Resolve unmatched and blocked invoices in a timely manner.
* Enter purchase orders on to the group’s financial system.
* Monitor and update open purchase orders.
* Monitor and resolve supplier debit balances.
* Obtain and reconcile supplier statements.
* File invoices and credit notes in a timely manner.
* Identify changes in supplier details and forward to supplier MDM.
* Report blocked and unmatched invoices on a weekly basis and resolve in a timely manner.
* Contribute to development and improvement of group’s purchase-to-pay processes.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Knowledge and experience of invoice automation (desirable)
* Strong numerical skills. Good standard of literacy and effective written and verbal communicator.
* Understanding of purchasing processes.
* Able to deal with a demanding workload including conflicting demands on time.
* Strong Excel skills.
Benefits:
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
If you would be interested in working with us, please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com and should we have any roles
we need additional support with we will reach out to you.
Accounts Payable Clerk
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to
create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real
Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio,
we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products,
continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape
the future of food for the better.
We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.
Location: Nottingham, NG2 1LU
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 and Fridays 08:30-16:00 - We also offer flexible and hybrid working!
Salary: £27,000
Purpose: To process purchase orders and invoices for the group whilst making sure payments are accurate, on time, and properly
recorded. You will help keep the day-to-day finances running smoothly and support strong relationships with our suppliers.
Your Duties Will Include:
* Process supplier invoices and match invoices to orders accurately and in a timely manner.
* Enter supplier credit notes promptly.
* Respond to queries from suppliers on invoices, payments and outstanding balances.
* Respond effectively to supplier payment queries.
* Resolve unmatched and blocked invoices in a timely manner.
* Enter purchase orders on to the group’s financial system.
* Monitor and update open purchase orders.
* Monitor and resolve supplier debit balances.
* Obtain and reconcile supplier statements.
* File invoices and credit notes in a timely manner.
* Identify changes in supplier details and forward to supplier MDM.
* Report blocked and unmatched invoices on a weekly basis and resolve in a timely manner.
* Contribute to development and improvement of group’s purchase-to-pay processes.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Knowledge and experience of invoice automation (desirable)
* Strong numerical skills. Good standard of literacy and effective written and verbal communicator.
* Understanding of purchasing processes.
* Able to deal with a demanding workload including conflicting demands on time.
* Strong Excel skills.
Benefits:
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
If you would be interested in working with us, please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com and should we have any roles
we need additional support with we will reach out to you.