Accounts Payable Assistant - 12 month FTC in Yeovil

We are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract, reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader. You will be responsible for accurately processing invoices for payment, reconciling supplier accounts and resolving any problems preventing invoice payment. You will work with external suppliers and internal Screwfix colleagues to ensure invoices are processed in line with our compliance & payment terms.

This is an ideal first step for anyone looking to have a career in finance; Screwfix has excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, with many of our fixed-term contracts being extended or moving to permanent roles within the business.

What’s in it for you?

• 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly) increasing with service up to a maximum of 33 days
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Key responsibilities:

• Attend daily huddle held by Team Leader
• Invoice matching across all channels
• Full statement reconciliations with full back up and detailed plan for query resolution
• Resolve and action all queries from our Internal Query Desk
• Complete trackers and raise Debit Notes for all channels
• Monitor and professionally resolve queries from our Mailboxes
• Run payment runs in our financial system
• Run financial reports and analyse for trends / problem solving
• Process payments for BACS, SePA & Priority through HSBC all the way to authorisation
• Highlight and flag risk to management and key stakeholders in a timely and professional manner being mindful of the customer and business requirements
• Process improvements, not just doing what we have always done
• Show communication skills across Email/Phone and in Meetings

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in an Accounts Payable role with knowledge of key Financials
• Competent with large volumes of data
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel & Access
• Remain adaptable at all times
• Team player with self-motivation and a hunger for drive
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multitask & keep things simple
• Communication able to say no when appropriate

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

• Financial wellbeing
• Wagestream access to track earnings and save
• Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
• Colleague support fund
• Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
• Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes
• Every day benefits
• Career progression and development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
• Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
• Support networks available

Recruitment Process:

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we will invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available for any queries you may have.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.

Sustainability at Screwfix:

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.