Accounts Payable Assistant

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About the role You will play a key part in the smooth running of our Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, matched against goods received, and scheduled for payment in line with agreed terms. Youll maintain supplier accounts, reconcile statements, and resolve invoice or delivery discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
The role involves regular communication with suppliers to manage queries, request supporting documentation such as proof of delivery, and ensure issues are resolved efficiently. You will also support wider finance processes including payment runs, ledger tasks, and dropship processes, while contributing to continuous improvement of ways of working. Cross-training across the team will be a key part of ensuring effective cover during busy periods, holidays, and absences.
About You Experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance, or similar administrative role
Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately process high volumes of invoices and financial data
Confident working with invoice processing, supplier accounts, reconciliations, and payment scheduling
Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies such as pricing issues, shortages, or missing deliveries
Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
A collaborative team player, willing to support cross-functional working and wider departmental needs.
Competent in finance systems and confident using Microsoft Excel
Benefits In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:
20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
Thrive Recognition Scheme
Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
Life Assurance
Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
Pension Scheme
Access to a wide range of career development
Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

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Location:
Liverpool
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accountancy

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