Finance Associate

Summary

Join ZOE's Finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist and play a key role in the Purchase to Payables process for a rapidly growing company with IPO potential. You will maintain the AP ledger, manage key software tools, prepare payment runs, and actively manage communication channels. This role offers opportunities for process improvement and professional development within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong accounts payable experience, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills. A relevant accounting qualification is preferred, but ZOE is committed to supporting growth and upskilling opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience of working in accounts payable and accounting in a fast paced, commercial environment
• Studying AAT/CIMA/ACCA or other similar accounting qualification and wish to complete your studies and develop as a finance professional
• Xero/ERP bookkeeping and accounts payable experience
• Excellent attention to detail, delivering high-quality work with minimal errors
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of quality control methodologies to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Proficient in process management, adhering to finance calendars and meeting deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while delivering exceptional results
• Team player with a “no task is too small” mentality
• Strong Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain the AP ledger, ensuring all invoices are recorded, approved and paid correctly in line with supplier payment terms
• Own key software tools, such as Spendesk, ApprovalMax and Dext
• Prepare twice-monthly multi-currency payment runs
• Actively manage the Finance inbox and internal communication channels by responding on a timely basis to vendor and employee enquiries
• Support the Treasury function, performing bank reconciliations and cash summaries
• Work proactively to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the purchase to payables process
• Develop good working relationships with our suppliers to enable any queries to be resolved professionally and efficiently
• Accurately and efficiently record all transactions in the company ledgers
• Ownership of month-end procedures, such as prepayments and supplier statement reconciliations
• Support annual company audit requirements
• Support/lead ad-hoc projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a key eye for detail and are able to meet deadlines, being fully accountable for your areas of responsibility
• Drive to achieve excellence and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Passionate about contributing to a mission-driven company in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment

Benefits

• Base pay and stock options
• Competitive health insurance and wellness packages
• Inclusive parental policies
• Tailored professional development programs