Finance Apprentice

BIRLEA FURNITURE LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Birlea is seeking a diligent Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance team in the UK. You will process purchase orders and supplier invoices, verify statements, and handle credit card transactions to keep supplier accounts accurate and up to date.

You will also assist with sales invoice processing and collaborate with the Transport team to obtain proof of delivery where required. A proactive, team‑friendly approach will help drive smooth financial operations.

Qualifications

• Hard working and able to work well in a friendly team.
• Attention to accuracy in processing supplier invoices and PO matching.

Responsibilities

• Processing of purchase orders and purchase invoices, in coordination with internal departments.
• Verifying and reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Processing business credit card transactions.
• Processing of sales invoices and obtaining proof of delivery where relevant.

Job description

This is an opportunity to be part of a team at the heart of the Birlea business.

The Finance team are crucial to ensure that business processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role will report into the Accounts Payable Manager, who is responsible for ensuring timely payment of suppliers (which are based on appropriate purchase orders and invoices being raised and processed). We are looking for someone who is hard working and works well in a friendly team. Your main duties will include:

• Processing of purchase orders and purchase invoices, with other internal departments
• Verifying and reconciling supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
• Processing business credit card transactions
• Processing of sales invoices; including working with Transport team to obtain proof of delivery confirmations where relevant

Embark on a career journey with Birlea, where your skills will not only be valued, but will also drive our continued growth and success. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic company, we would love to hear from you.