AP Associate (Accounts Payable)

For uncompromising cat parents who want the best KatKin is revolutionising cat health by transforming the lives of cats through superior nutrition. Were Europes first fresh-cooked cat food made with 100% human-grade meat gently cooked and frozen to lock in freshness. As a disruptor in the $185bn pet food market KatKin was founded to challenge the low standards set by the traditional cat food industry which is worth $50bn globally and is this fastest growing segment in the pet care market. The concept for fresh food is well established in the US particularly in Dog with the Farmers Dog surpassing >$1B in sales proving the scale of the opportunity.

KatKin is vertically integrated across R&D manufacturing sales and marketing. To date weve delivered around 62 million fresh meals to over 270000 happy healthy cats across the UK. Our team of over 150 spans several locations including London USA and our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Haverhill Suffolk. We also have customer service teams in both London and South Africa.

KatKin operates a direct-to-consumer (D2C) model supported by a first-class dedicated customer service addition to our eCommerce channel our Fresh food and Pantry products are also sold through a growing number of select third-party platforms including Ocado Amazon and Pets at Home.

Where the competition cuts corners catfishes customers and puts profits over health KatKin puts cat well-being first. No shortcuts. No secret recipes. Were cutting the fluff thinking fresh and channelling hardcore love into industry-wide change. So cats live long and cat parents can love hard without compromise.

If you want to join an ambitious mission-driven high-growth startup thats making a genuine difference to cats (and their peoples) lives youll love working at KatKin. Youll be surrounded by knowledgeable scientists big creative thinkers astute business minds and a whole team of hardcore cat a small entrepreneurial creative team focused on the mission to give all cats the food they deserve - 100% fresh human-grade meat.

We are looking for a highly motivated finance professional to come join our team as our Accounts Payable Associate. This is a vital role within our finance team that enables smooth running of our financial operations through execution of our AP and AR processes as well as supporting our financial reporting through timely and accurate reconciliations within our accounting this role you will gain unique insight into the workings of KatKin and broad exposure to stakeholders across the business. We are looking for someone that possesses high attention to detail curiosity to learn and a proactive approach to working with purchases and suppliers.

• You will be the key point of contact for suppliers and stakeholders dealing with payment queries and ensuring strong supplier relationships are maintained

• You will play a vital role in the processing and review of invoices for payment through our AP platform (Payhawk) utilising its automated features to efficiently process invoices review accuracy and ensure the implementation of the relevant approval flows.

• You will prepare approved invoices for payment on a weekly basis ensuring that all PO matching and approvals are secured and leading a review meeting with our Head of Finance and CEO for final approval ahead of payment. As part of this you will need to work closely with stakeholders across the business particularly with Operations to remain aware of any supplier issues or delays to projects that may impact payments.

• You will play a key role in bank account management ensuring that fund levels are maintained across bank accounts in multiple entities and currencies.

• You will take ownership of our accounts receivable process ensuring that invoices are raised in a timely manner to our growing retail customer base.

• You will support our Financial Controller and the wider accounts team in various month end activities and support in our annual audit.

• You will own the bank reconciliation ensuring that that transactions are correctly matched within Xero.

• You will assist with the VAT return ensuring that that transactions are correctly allocated within Xero.

• Relevant accounts payable experience is preferred

• Be working towards your accounting qualification or a desire to start

• Ability to work quickly and diligently to process a high volume of transactions

• Impeccable eye for detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping

• Clear communication with the ability to work with both finance and non-financial colleagues

• Ability to execute processes effectively and seek to continuously improve

• Competitive salary

• 25 days of holiday every year plus your birthday off and an additional day for every year at KatKin

• 4-week WFA (work from anywhere) policy

• Hybrid working up to 2 days WFH (work from home) every week

• 12-weeks paid parental leave for all new parents

• Discount on KatKin fresh food and pantry products for your cat and 500 for new cat parents

• Comprehensive AXA health insurance including optical and dental

• 800 yearly personal development budget

• Macbook Pro

• Company pension

• Regular company socials and lunch provided on Mondays

• All the fresh fruit soft drinks tea and coffee you can eat and drink; great banter and a cat (and dog) friendly office

• No egos and a small close-knit team