At a Glance
- Tasks: Process high volumes of invoices and ensure timely payments for Goods for Resale.
- Company: Join B&M Retail's collaborative finance team at their Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts in stores and access to a colleague portal with various retailer discounts.
- Other info: The position is office-based four days a week, with one day of remote work flexibility.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to grow your finance career in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in a high-volume finance team and prior Oracle experience are highly desired.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about numbers, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your career in finance? We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our fast-paced and collaborative finance team on a 12 month fixed term basis at our Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool. The role is office based 4 days a week, with the flexibility to work 1 day from home.
As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring our Goods for Resale invoices are paid accurately and on time. This role has emphasis on processing high volume of invoices and is key to the Finance operations team achieving their objectives.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Execute agreed processes to ensure correct invoices are paid on time, including but not limited to:
- Matching invoices to PO's where IDR has not been able to do so
- 'Teach' IDR how to read supplier invoices correctly to enable a correct match to PO
- Input manual invoices/Rent standing orders where appropriate
- Reconcile supplier statements
- Raise debit notes against supplier for invoice variances
- Raise funding invoices against suppliers, once approved by buyers
- Liaise with buyers/supplier/councils
- Be proactive in resolving invoicing queries, clearly communicating outcomes ensuring all parties agree
- Provide regular updates to management as appropriate
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in a busy, high-volume finance team
- A good understanding of P2P processes in a retail environment will be a strong preference
- Prior Oracle experience highly desired along with excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to proactively work at pace and meet tight deadlines, with a focus on delivering BAU excellence
- Accuracy and high attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effectively handling invoice queries
- Knowledge of the regulations relevant to the payables ledger would be highly desirable
We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discount for numerous retailers, hospitality & much more!
If you are looking for a new challenge within an ambitious, growing business, apply online today!
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
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B&M Retail offers a dynamic work environment in Speke, Liverpool, with a focus on growth and inclusivity. Employees enjoy benefits like store discounts and a comprehensive colleague portal. The finance team is dedicated to achieving excellence in operations.
