JOB TITLE: Accounts Assistant (UK)
REPORTS TO: Senior Accounts Assistant
LOCATION: Mission Produce UK LTD, Dartford, Kent (on-site)
Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 25 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, Peru, and UK. Our global distribution network includes 12 forward distribution centers in North America, China, and Europe, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.
Job Summary
Support transactional finance activities for the UK business, ensuring timely processing of purchases, deposits, supplier statements, and payments.
Personality Traits
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- A quick learner.
- Strong ability to be hands-on, work independently, and remain self-motivated.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- Being able to adapt and effectively to change, delay, and/or shifting priorities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Process purchase invoices and related documentation.
- Support grower payments and ensure accurate recording.
- Customer billing & Credit notes.
- Bank transactions & reconciliations.
Accountabilities:
- Process supplier invoices and manage purchasing workflows.
- Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Support execution of weekly and fortnightly payment runs.
- Credit Control & AR reconciliations (incl. Statements).
- Internal & External audit support.
- Assist the wider finance team with administrative and accounting tasks
Cross‑Functional Expectations:
- Support business improvement projects (Incl. process optimisations).
- Respond to information requests from the wider business.
Additional Duties:
Perform other duties as requested.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- AAT Level 2–3 or equivalent experience
- Experience in AP/AR processes
- Ability to manage payment runs and reconciliations