Company Description

The Mission

At Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, ensuring every meal leaves the planet better off. We’re changing how people shop, cook, and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team—and we’re a friendly bunch!

Our guiding values—Dream, Deliver, and Care—define our commitment to innovation, speed, and respect for our people. To help us maintain our momentum, we are looking for a proactive financial professional to jump in and support our busy Finance team for an immediate 8-week period.

Gousto is for Everyone

Whether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. We lead with inclusivity and strive for equity in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Excited to jump straight into a fast-moving finance team? Apply today!

We understand that some individuals may require reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the interview process. Please tell us what you need (e.g., extra time or systems accommodations), and we will make every effort to accommodate.

Job Description

The Role

As our Accounts Payable Assistant, your primary focus will be to seamlessly absorb daily AP processing tasks over the next two months. You will keep our standard supplier invoice workflow moving efficiently, preventing bottlenecks and keeping our ledgers immaculate.

What you’ll be doing:

• High-Volume Processing: Execute day-to-day processing, matching, and inputting of operational invoices—including Stock, Packaging, and overhead spends—using Dynamics Finance and Operations (F&O).

• Ledger Integrity: Support the department in maintaining excellent ledger accuracy, directly aiding our critical month-end timelines.

• Data & Reconciliations: Perform fast, precise statement reconciliations and leverage your Excel skills to swiftly identify and investigate any billing discrepancies.

• Supplier Relations: Act as a key point of contact, proactively handling supplier communications regarding payment statuses, statement updates, and queries via phone and email.

• Process Alignment: Assist other internal departments in following the correct procedures for our Purchase Order (PO) system.

• Financial Controls: Set up new suppliers within the Finance system according to our strict internal controls, and ensure all supporting documentation is filed efficiently.

• Team Support: Provide backup support for other finance processes and assist with routine month-end procedures as required.

About You

You are numbers-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable stepping into a fast-paced environment where you can make an immediate impact.

What we are looking for:

• Systems Familiarity: Direct experience with Dynamics Finance and Operations (F&O) or similar Microsoft ERP systems is a major advantage.

• Strong Excel Skills: You are confident using tools like VLOOKUPs and pivot tables to manipulate data and solve puzzles.

• AP Knowledge: A solid understanding of high-volume invoice processing and supplier reconciliation procedures.

• Sharp Analytical Mind: Good numerical and computer skills combined with a highly logical approach to troubleshooting.

• Execution Focus: Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to maintain high data accuracy under pressure.

• Work Ethic: High standards of honesty, discretion, and a proactive desire to learn our processes rapidly.

Additional Information

Our Culture & Values

We look for people who naturally align with our core Ownership Principles. For this role, we want someone who can:

• Get Things Done: You work hard to make things happen at pace, raising the bar every step of the way.

• Own the Solution: You don’t just spot a mismatched invoice or a problem; you take ownership of the fix and see it through.

• Be Curious, Learn & Grow: You are resilient, adapt quickly to new workflows, and actively look for ways to work smarter.

During our interview process, we will also look at your strengths in Problem Solving, Communication, and Driving Results.