Accounts Receivable Analyst (Contract)

WHO WE ARE: Soul Foods Group is a leading multinational quick-service restaurant franchisee. Founded in 1985, we are a family-owned business that has rapidly grown to own and manage almost 400 restaurants across the U.Our mission is to make a difference to people’s lives, their opportunities and their communities through great tasting food and coffee. To make a difference to people's lives, their opportunities, and their communities through great tasting food and coffee. To build a global food and coffee business, rewarding an engaged and diverse workforce with career and life opportunities, connecting with communities through great tasting food and coffee, and making a difference by giving back in abundance. We are looking for a detail-driven and proactive Accounts Payable Analyst to join our UK Finance team. This is a high-impact role responsible for managing end-to-end accounts payable operations across our multi-site estate. You’ll combine strong transactional expertise with analytical insight—driving accuracy, efficiency, and cost control while building strong supplier relationships and supporting business performance through data-led decision-making. It is a full-time, 40-hour per week role based in our Rickmansworth Head Office 5 days a week. Accounts Payable Operations Run weekly payments and ensure suppliers are paid on time Manage capex invoices and the fixed asset register, ensuring correct accounting treatment Analysis & Cost Management Report monthly and quarterly on spend, budgets, and performance Negotiate supplier rates, terms, and discounts Improve processes to boost automation, efficiency, and data accuracy Lead month-end AP close, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis Maintain policy compliance and strong internal controls Support audits by providing accurate and timely information 5+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable, ideally within retail, hospitality, or multi-site environments ~ Experience with fixed asset accounting and utility cost analysis is highly advantageous ~ Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs or equivalent) ~ Annual Salary of £32-£38000 (depending on experience) Up to 28 Holidays including Bank Holidays Life Assurance Parking on site Soul Foods Group are an equal opportunity employer. Your data will be processed in accordance with Soul Foods Group of companies Data Privacy Notice for New Applicants.