CVSGroup plc is an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider which delivers to clients through three business areas: our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority; it's at the heart of our work every day.
The Group generates revenue of more than £500m from 500 practices across the UK and Australia, with more than 8,000 employees including vets, nurses, other clinical staff, and support office personnel. In a growing pet market, we are well positioned for both organic and acquisitive growth, with significant investment projects underway to enhance our infrastructure and central support for the Group.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join our friendly and supportive AP team on a permanent basis, working 40 hours per week. This is a hybrid role, and you must be commutable to Diss.
Benefits include: up to 7 weeks holiday (with our buy/sell holiday scheme) plus Bank Holidays, pension matched up to 6%, access to our industry-leading ShareSave scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave, heavily discounted pet healthcare, continued professional development, and flexible benefits such as GymFlex and Cycle to Work.
The principal responsibilities are:
* Ensuring the timely and accurate processing, authorization, and payment of all consolidated invoices
* Supporting projects to improve and streamline accounts payable processes, including consolidation of high-volume supplier invoices, harmonization of payment terms, and implementation of purchase ordering
* Project management and process improvement related to AP systems
* Creating and maintaining excellent working relationships with AP system providers
* Maintaining and updating all relevant systems
* Managing and coaching AP team members regarding invoices, vendors, and uploads
Key Responsibilities
* Processing consolidated invoices via upload or import
* Managing vendor payment runs and setup
* Vendor account setup, amendments, and audits
* Deputising for the AP Team Leader/TFM when necessary
* Managing new acquisition processes for UK and international suppliers
* Maintaining supplier account data security and accuracy
* Collaborating with internal and external departments to ensure smooth AP system operation and upgrades
* Coaching and managing team members on system use
* Supporting projects to improve AP processes
* Performing QA documentation and training new staff as needed
Experience and Skills Required
Essential:
* Experience in accounts payable processing
* Ability to resolve complex queries
* Excellent customer service skills
* Effective communication across various levels
* Strong organizational skills
* Intermediate or advanced Excel skills
Desirable:
* Experience processing supplier payment runs
* Experience training staff
* Leadership skills
CVS is committed to inclusivity and diversity, supporting colleagues to be themselves and celebrating differences. We aim to build a workforce representative of our diverse communities and clients.
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