Role: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based
Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent
Salary: £23,860 - £27,000 Dependent on experience & Bonus Scheme
Company: EG Group
About the Role…
Our Transactional Finance Team is expanding and we have an exciting opportunity available for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Transactional Shared Service Division! As an AP Specialist you will have the opportunity to manage the accounts for EG Group Corporate Services, ensuring that payments are made accurately and on time. You will play a crucial role in the financial operations of the business by handling the payment process, maintaining accurate records, and fostering positive relationships with vendors and other stakeholders.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proactive ability to identify and resolve issues pertaining to payments and other accounts payable matters, playing a pivotal role in upholding the precision and integrity of financial records. In addition to this, they must exhibit a meticulous attention to detail, recognizing its importance in tasks such as accurately processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and identifying discrepancies. A strong analytical acumen is vital, enabling the candidate to determine patterns and adapt swiftly to evolving procedures. As well as this, effective communication skills are imperative; the ideal candidate should be able to articulate complex information clearly, ensuring that stakeholders understand the details without ambiguity.
This is a permanent office-based position with many perks at our Waterside Head office! If you are ready for an opportunity where you can showcase your skills and to take the next step in your career, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Monitor AP email inbox / ticketing system
2. Maintenance of the Vendor Master Database
3. Processing all non-purchase order and purchase order invoices for payment.
4. Gather all purchase card statements, verify receipts and process into SAP system as required.
5. Posting invoices / credit notes per business requests and ensuring they are coded correctly in the accounting system
6. Undertaking Reconciliation, Payments and Controls (RPC)
7. Reconcile vendor statements to Accounts Payable ledger and actively resolve any queries that arise from the process.
8. Pre-disbursement controls
9. Direct Debit monitoring
10. Preparation of monthly supplier statement & Balance sheet reconciliations
11. Pro-active management of supplier accounts and monitoring of ageing
12. Communicating and liaising with suppliers/vendors to resolve invoices, payments or other queries
13. Release of payment files, manual ad hoc payments
14. Liaising with the broader finance team and AP team leads to provide regular updated on daily/weekly and monthly activities
15. Other ad-hoc tasks as required
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
Candidate Requirements
16. Finance experience in an Accounts Payable role, preferably in a Shared Services environment
17. Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills
18. Working knowledge of Microsoft software
19. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
20. High standard of communicative and written skills
21. Ability to meet demanding deadlines
22. Able to adapt style of communication depending on the audience and the nature of the information being communicated
23. Strong communicator with the ability to present and explain financial information to all levels of management
Benefits & Rewards
24. Performance Based Bonus Scheme
25. Employee Life Assurance
26. EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
27. ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
28. EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
29. Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
30. Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
31. Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
32. Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
33. Free Secure Car Parking
34. Dress Down Fridays
35. Flexi-Time
36. Prayer and Ablution Facilities
37. Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
38. Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
39. Work Anniversary Rewards
40. Free Eye Test
Who are EG Group?
EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.
Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.
At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.
Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.
Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.