Accounts Payable Specialist

At Buzzworks, we are more than just a hospitality group, we are a community.

As Buzzworks continues to grow across Scotland, our Central Support teams play a huge part in making that growth happen. Behind our busy venues, great food and brilliant guest experiences is a Finance team making sure everything adds up.

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team at our Central Support Office in Kilmarnock.

This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day purchase ledger across the Buzzworks Group. It is ideal for someone who enjoys a busy and varied workload and takes real pride in getting the detail right.

The Buzz

Working at Buzzworks comes with some great benefits, including:

• 40% staff discount across all Buzzworks venues
• Training and development opportunities
• Internal progression – we love to develop our people
• Extra holidays at 1, 3 and 5 years' service
• Stream rewards and financial wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership
• A people-first culture where great work is recognised
• Proud to be recognised as one of the Best Companies Top 100 to Work For

The Work

This is much more than simply processing invoices.

As our Accounts Payable Specialist, you will take ownership of the day-to-day purchase ledger process, working with suppliers, venue teams and colleagues across Central Support to keep our accounts accurate, payments on track and processes running smoothly.

You will also play an important part in keeping our financial controls strong by:

• Supporting month-end processes and creditor reconciliations
• Providing information and documentation for annual audits
• Ensuring VAT is correctly accounted for on supplier invoices
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting the wider Finance team when required

Supporting Growth

Buzzworks is growing, and our systems and processes need to grow with us.

We are looking for someone who will not just follow a process but will also spot opportunities to make it better.

You will support improvements to Finance systems and processes, identify more efficient ways of working and assist with the testing and implementation of system enhancements.

About You

You will bring:

• Strong purchase ledger and supplier account management experience
• A good understanding of financial controls
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Confidence managing multiple priorities
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Great communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work independently while still being part of a wider team
• A proactive mindset and an interest in improving how things are done
• Experience within a multi-site hospitality, would be a great advantage.
• Experience using Sage 200, EDI invoice processing, corporate card or expense platforms, or working with utility suppliers and property administration would also be beneficial.

Who you are

You are organised, positive and dependable. Someone who enjoys getting stuck in, can keep calm when things get busy and builds great relationships with everyone from suppliers to venue teams.

This is an opportunity to join a growing Scottish hospitality business, become part of a supportive Finance team and play an important role in keeping Buzzworks moving forward.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you.