Wigston, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/12/2024
Zoro UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a global industrial supplier with headquarters in Lake Forest, IL, USA.
We are a new business in the Industrial MRO market, looking to increase our share of the market, through a proposition that is focused on the needs of our customers.
The Zoro teams are in London and Leicester. Leicester is the home of the Category, Customer Service & Sales, Merchandising and Finance teams, whilst our Technology, Marketing and Data Analytics, and HR teams are based in the heart of London.
Working for Zoro UK means working within a start-up culture but with the backing of an established global player within the MRO market. We aspire for fast growth; we seek new ideas to succeed and disrupt the market; we solve problems and seek out new ones; and we seek individuals who are comfortable with ambiguity.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
This role will be responsible for the processing and maintenance of supplier financial transactions, including but not limited to problem-solving and solution management.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Process invoices and credit notes
2. Training of new supplier invoices for the automated system
3. Investigating and carrying out remedial action or automated system failures
4. Supplier statement reconciliations including investigation of discrepancies and resolving open items
5. GRPO/GRNI reconciliations
6. GR report investigation to credit note entitlements
7. Handle supplier queries (digital and telephone)
8. Case handling within SLAs
9. Ensuring indirect invoices are approved in time and to meet payment cycle
10. Processing and executing supplier payments
11. Retain and keep up to date a solid understanding of the finance system along with all the other internal systems that Accounts Payable use
12. Any other reasonable duties which may be requested (including employee expenses)
All of the above duties require a keen eye for detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst being able to work well with others and meet strict deadlines. The suitable Accounts Payable Assistant will have the ability to work at pace whilst maintaining accuracy, you will also be IT literate & be able to organise and prioritise your own workload.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
* The role may require travel between Zoro locations in Leicester and London or nationally and internationally.
* Collaborates closely with other members of the Zoro team and Grainger companies.
Requirements
1. Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger role (minimum three years)
2. SAP Business One preferred
3. Intermediate user in Microsoft Excel
4. Excellent data entry, time keeping and organisational skills
Benefits:
* 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays (+ buy scheme of up to 5 days).
* Staff discount on our website
* Brilliant pension contribution (8% from Zoro UK!).
* Medical, personal accident, life and income protection insurance are all included.
* Attractive company sick pay.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Company quarterly events.
* Bright, spacious, modern offices with free teas, coffees, soft drinks and nibbles!
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