Accounts Payable Assistant

Frasers Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant in the Rents Department. In this role, you will process and reconcile high-volume invoices related to property rents, ensuring accurate financial records. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a Purchase Ledger team, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. The role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Benefits

Free gym classes

Discounted gym memberships

Peer recognition programs

Quarterly CEO Sessions

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Strong communication skills to manage supplier relationships.
• Attention to detail in processing invoices.

Responsibilities

• Process and match supplier invoices with purchase orders.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by liaising with teams.
• Manage supplier queries promptly to maintain relationships.

Skills

Previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable team

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail

Ability to work independently and manage priorities

Flexible approach to tasks

Confident handling queries

Job description

Company Description

At Frasers Group we're rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we're serving our consumers with the world's best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we're elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why join us?

Our vision

we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose

we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world's best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

Purchase Ledger Assistant - Rents Department

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk within the Rents Department, you will play a key role in managing the processing and reconciliation of high-volume invoices related to property rents. Your attention to detail and strong communication skills will ensure accurate financial records and smooth supplier relationships in this specialist area.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and accurately match supplier invoices related to property rents with purchase orders and rental agreements
• Experienced in manually organising invoices and payments
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in price or quantity by liaising with property managers and finance teams
• Manage supplier queries promptly via email and telephone, maintaining excellent supplier relationships
• Scan, file, and organise invoices for approval, ensuring timely authorisation by relevant staff
• Maintain and update supplier account information specific to rental suppliers
• Perform monthly reconciliation of supplier statements to ensure accuracy
• Support the handling of staff expense claims across the Group as required
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including property management, finance, and procurement to resolve issues
• Maintain accurate and timely records while adhering to deadlines
• Support ad hoc duties as required within the Rents and Finance teams

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable team
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Flexible approach to tasks and willingness to support additional duties as needed
• Confident handling queries and resolving performance‑related issues
• Commitment to high standards of customer service and operational excellence

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion

Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

CEO Sessions

Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our "CEO Sessions" ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect

In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit

Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust

We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What's next?

• Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focused and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focused and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.