Accounts Payable Team Member

ArrowXL is looking for an Accounts Payable Team Member to join our finance team, based at our Wigan office. You will be empowered to make a real impact within a collaborative and supportive environment.

This position would suit someone with experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable, ideally gained in a fast-paced, client-facing business. You will be fully responsible for the timely and accurate processing of transactional ledger entries for payables, alongside some involvement in receivables and cash management activities.

Working closely with the Transaction Processing Manager and the wider finance team, you will also support the company’s ongoing change programme and planned growth. Proven experience is an essential requirement for this role, along with excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and a confident, hardworking approach.

If you’re ready to make a difference in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What will the role involve?

• Process all accounts payable transactions and act as a key point of contact for suppliers and expense claimants.
• Reconcile supplier statements, ensuring balances agree to invoices, purchase orders, and the ledger.
• Review open purchase orders and ensure all costs are accurately accounted for.
• Process supplier payments through the banking system when required, in line with controls and deadlines.
• Review and investigate the weekly aged creditors report, taking corrective action on aged balances.
• Work with the business to onboard new suppliers in accordance with company procedures.
• Contribute to the delivery and ongoing effectiveness of financial controls to protect the financial integrity of the business.
• Support the implementation of new systems and finance process changes in collaboration with the finance team, ensuring a controlled approach and adherence to deadlines.
• Manage own workload effectively, support colleagues within the team, and assist with ad hoc projects as requested by the Head of Transaction Processing or Head of Finance.

What are we looking for?

• Excel skills are essential, including functions such as SUMIF, VLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables, with the ability to analyse and manipulate large data sets.
• Experience of Oracle Cloud is advantageous.
• Strong analytical capability combined with effective time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident, clear, and constructive communicator with strong written and verbal skills, able to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating initiative to drive improvements and add value.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to cope effectively with a fast-paced and changing environment.

Whats in it for you? What are the benefits?

At ArrowXL, we’re always striving to make the world of delivery a better place. When you join us, you’ll receive a comprehensive salary and benefits package - but more than that, you’ll become part of an organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

• Annual Leave 34 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service.
• Competitive Pension Plan options Plus company contributions.
• Life Insurance Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one.
• Medicash An easy-to-use health insurance package that provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills.
• Employee Assistance Programme Free 24/7 confidential wellbeing support.
• Progression and Development Opportunities Department specific technical training and Internal Management Development Academies.
• Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk (25% discount on designer branded clothing, footwear and home accessories with 15% off furniture, leisure and electrical items).
• Discounted Gym Membership Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure Centres, bootcamps and fitness studios.
• Cycle to work scheme In partnership with Evans cycles the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts.
• Long service awards We go out of our way to recognise and reward our colleague commitment with our long service awards programme.
• Employee of the month Winners receive £25 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition.
• CEO Award of the month Winners receive £100 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition.
• Departmental Incentives Year-round departmental competitions, seasonal incentives and fantastic gifts.
• Retail Discounts Huge discount savings in supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsburys), Fashion discounts with (Adidas, Asos, H&M, Boohoo, JD and Matalan) and Technology discounts with (Apple, Argos, Currys/PC World and John Lewis), plus many more savings.

How to Apply

It’s quick and easy to apply online - just have your up-to-date CV ready and follow the step-by-step application process. We’re excited to hear from you!

At ArrowXL, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of background. If you’re invited to interview and need any adjustments during the process, please let us know - we’ll do everything we can to make your experience smooth and positive.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and take the next step in your career with ArrowXL!