Hybrid Import Accounts Manager

at Westfalia Fruit

• Job title: Import Accounts Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kings Hill, United Kingdom

About the role

• Import Accounts Manager at Westfalia Fruit overseeing supplier payments and compliance in international trade. Focus on Avocado, Industrial Citrus, and General Trade categories.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier contracts and procurement agreements, ensuring full commercial and legal compliance.
• Forecast USD requirements and collaborate with treasury and FX partners to ensure currency availability.
• Oversee supplier payments, including advance and balance payments, aligned with agreed credit terms.
• Manage procurement frameworks such as Open Price, and Fixed Price purchasing models.
• Coordinate customs duty payments and ensure full compliance with UK/EU import-export regulations.
• Lead payment-related communication between finance, procurement, and international suppliers.
• Support category managers with financial insight across Avocado, Industrial Citrus, and General Trade.
• Manage freight and logistics documentation, ensuring timely, compliant shipping of temperature-sensitive goods.
• Track and process supplier rebates, claims, returns (RTS), and credit recoveries efficiently.
• Uphold AEO compliance standards and monitor customs declarations, highlighting and correcting discrepancies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in supplier payments, commercial finance, or supply chain finance.
• Strong understanding of international trade, customs procedures, and freight documentation.
• Experience working with procurement teams and international suppliers.
• Proficiency in invoice processing systems and ERP software.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on cost recovery and financial accuracy.
• Knowledge of FX/currency planning and import/export duties.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Supply Chain, International Business, or related field (Desirable).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in supplier finance, supply chain finance, or procurement accounting (Desirable).
• Strong understanding of perishable goods supply chain, import/export procedures, and international supplier compliance (Desirable).
• Experience with multi-currency payments, EU fiscal compliance, and customs clearance processes (Desirable).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Prophet, Microsoft Dynamics) (Desirable).
• Experience working with global suppliers in Europe, South America, or Africa (Desirable).
• Knowledge of Incoterms, SPV structures, and compliance frameworks related to fresh produce (Desirable).
• Fluency in a second language is beneficial (Desirable).
• Familiarity with AEO status requirements is desirable (Desirable).

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• State of the art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
• Christmas hampers & a Christmas party.
• Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch days.