Accounts Payable Accountant (6 month contract) Full Time NEW

Role: Accounts Payable Accountant (6 month contract )

Hours: Full-time or part time ( Monday- Friday)

Location: Swansea HQ Onsite

Salary: up to £30,000 dependant on experience (pro-rated for part-time)

About Au Vodka

Au Vodka isn’t just a drinks brand, it’s a movement.

Born in Wales and recognised globally, we’ve redefined what a modern FMCG brand can be. From our iconic gold bottles to boundary-pushing flavours, we’ve built a brand that stands out, scales fast, and connects with a new generation of consumers.

Our ambition is bold: to become the first FMCG business founded in Wales to reach a $1 billion valuation. We think global, move fast, and build category-defining brands from unexpected places.

Already sold across multiple international markets, we’re not just part of the spirits industry, we’re disrupting it.

About the Position

The Accounts Payable Accountant position is not a transactional AP role alone — we are looking for someone commercially aware, process-driven and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth business environment.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring supplier relationships are managed effectively, payment cycles run smoothly and working capital is optimised through close collaboration with Accounts Receivable and the wider Finance Team

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Ownership

· Take full ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function.

· Oversee invoice processing, coding and posting within Xero, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

· Manage supplier statement reconciliations and proactively resolve account queries.

· Ensure robust controls are maintained across invoice approvals, payment authorisation and ledger integrity.

Supplier Payments & Treasury Coordination

· Manage weekly/fortnightly payment runs across multiple banking platforms and currencies.

· Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time, whilst balancing business cash requirements.

· Support banking administration, payment controls and treasury visibility across accounts.

Process Improvement/Automation

· Review workload allocation, implement best practice processes and improve operational discipline.

· Create clear accountability, KPIs and reporting around AP performance.

· Review the current AP process end-to-end and identify opportunities for:

o Automation

o Workflow improvements

o Systems integration

o Approvals process optimisation

o Improved reporting visibility

· Leverage strong knowledge of AP process and finance system to improve efficiency and controls.

· Work closely with Finance leadership to implement scalable processes.

Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

· Partner closely with Accounts Receivables to optimise purchase-to-pay cycle.

· Support management of:

o Creditor days

o Payment terms

o Short-term liquidity planning

o Working capital cycle management

· Provide insight into supplier commitments and future cash requirements to support decision-making.

Skills & Experience Required

· Proven experience in an AP role.

· Experience managing multi-currency supplier payments.

· Strong understanding of AP controls, reconciliations and month-end close.

Desirable

· Experience in a high-growth business environment.

· Experience integrating AP systems / automating approval workflows.

Why Join Au Vodka

• High-growth FMCG business with global ambition

• Opportunity to help build a billion-dollar brand

• Fast-paced, creative environment with real ownership

• No corporate red tape — your impact matters

What you’ll get:

• Early Finish Fridays 4pm

• Fresh lunches prepared daily by our in-house chef

• State-of-the-art office with onsite parking

• Companywide “win together” bonus scheme

• Your birthday off

• Epic launch parties and team events

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

We move fast. We think big. We back our people.

If you’re ready to help take a brand from Wales to the world, Au Vodka is the place to be.