AP Specialist

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic(R), Sealy(R) and Stearns & Foster(R). We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

Purpose of the role

To provide administrative and financial support to the AP Supervisor to ensure that payments and expenditures are monitored and processed in an efficient, effective and accurate manner and that suppliers and vendors are paid within established timescales.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume supplier and subcontractor invoices for payment.
• Gaining authorisation of invoices in a timely manner.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Managing key suppliers in the best interest of the company.
• Providing an excellent level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders/suppliers.
• Manage emails and solve suppliers queries when required.
• Other ad hoc work in finance.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Experience

• Tempur people are bright, personable, well-mannered individuals. They are engaging, collaborative, good listeners and willing to learn. They show aptitude and initiative.
• Previously worked in account payable and have relevant experiences.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.
• Excellent use of MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience in Basware and Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred although not mandatory.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively across various departments and able to maintain good relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Professional, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and can work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise, able to work calmly under pressure and have problem-solving skills.

General

• The role will be based at our UK Head Office in Hayes, Middlesex.
• The role will be 40 hours per week. Working hours are 9am to 5:00pm.
• You will also receive full training and support to increase your skills.

Tempur Sealy International is committed to equal opportunities, and values diversity in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We maintain a fair and inclusive hiring process, ensuring that all candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and experience. Our dedication to equal opportunities extends to every aspect of our organisation, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for all team members.

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At Tempur Sealy, we care about each other, our communities, and our customers. This dedication ensures we foster a diverse workforce with a range of skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and qualifications. We firmly believe that our yearly commitment to upholding our corporate social values contributes to our business's long-term success.